- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tiffin, OH
Tiffin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tiffin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390448901768
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tiffin Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Tiffin · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 28.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Tiffin Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tiffin Middle School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Tiffin, OH.
School address
District: Tiffin City Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390448901768 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Tiffin Middle School held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 390448901768 · Tiffin, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
534 enr · 15.3:1 · 28.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbian High School (786 students)
Tiffin Middle School held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Tiffin Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbian High
Columbian High School
786 students
- This school
Tiffin Middle School
534 students
- Krout 2-3 Elem
Krout 2-3 Elementary
346 students
- Washington K-1
Washington K-1 Elementary School
320 students
- Noble 4-5 Elem
Noble 4-5 Elementary
317 students
- Tornado Academ 151
Tornado Academy
151 students
What this shows Tiffin Middle School reports 534 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tiffin Middle School compares
Tiffin Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.7% | ▼ 9% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Ohio - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,727
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.7, Tiffin Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Tiffin City Schools reports $12,727 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tiffin Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbian High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Krout 2-3 Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington K-1 Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Noble 4-5 Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tornado Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Tiffin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~534 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tiffin Middle School
How many students attend Tiffin Middle School?
Tiffin Middle School has 534 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tiffin, OH. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tiffin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tiffin Middle School is 15.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tiffin Middle School?
28.7% of students at Tiffin Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tiffin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tiffin Middle School is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Tiffin, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tiffin Middle School?
Tiffin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tiffin Middle School rank among public schools in Tiffin?
By Resource Investment Index, Tiffin Middle School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Tiffin, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tiffin on the city page.
What other schools are in Tiffin City Schools?
Besides Tiffin Middle School, Tiffin City Schools also operates Columbian High School (786 students), Krout 2-3 Elementary (346 students), and Washington K-1 Elementary School (320 students). See the Tiffin City Schools district page for the complete list.