- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Defiance, OH
Tinora Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tinora Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390467202637
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tinora Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Defiance · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 13.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tinora Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tinora Middle School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Defiance, OH.
School address
District: Northeastern Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390467202637 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Tinora Middle School held near 320 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 390467202637 · Defiance, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 18.4:1 · 13.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Tinora Elementary School (355 students)
Tinora Middle School held near 320 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Tinora Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tinora Element
Tinora Elementary School
355 students
- This school
Tinora Middle School
313 students
- Tinora High Sc
Tinora High School
272 students
What this shows Tinora Middle School reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tinora Middle School compares
Tinora 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.0% | ▼ 59% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Ohio - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$14,116
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, Tinora Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northeastern Local reports $14,116 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tinora Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tinora Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tinora High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tinora Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Defiance
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~313 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tinora Middle School
How many students attend Tinora Middle School?
Tinora Middle School has 313 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Defiance, OH. CCD year-over-year: 332 (2022-23) → 320 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tinora Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tinora Middle School is 18.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tinora Middle School?
13.0% of students at Tinora Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tinora Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tinora Middle School is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Defiance, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tinora Middle School?
Tinora Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Tinora Middle School rank among elementary schools in Defiance?
By Resource Investment Index, Tinora Middle School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Defiance, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Defiance on the city page.
What other schools are in Northeastern Local?
Besides Tinora Middle School, Northeastern Local also operates Tinora Elementary School (355 students) and Tinora High School (272 students). See the Northeastern Local district page for the complete list.