- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lucasville, OH
Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390496403660
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Lucasville · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- students per teacher
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lucasville, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Valley Middle School shrank from 318 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 390496403660 · Lucasville, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
302 enr · 18.9:1 · 34.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Elementary School (442 students)
Valley Middle School shrank from 318 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Element
Valley Elementary School
442 students
- This school
Valley Middle School
302 students
- Valley High Sc
Valley High School
279 students
What this shows Valley Middle School reports 302 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Middle School compares
Valley Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▲ 9% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Ohio - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$13,784
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 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.4%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.9, Valley Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Valley Local reports $13,784 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~302 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Middle School
How many students attend Valley Middle School?
Valley Middle School has 302 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lucasville, OH. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Middle School is 18.9:1, which is 4% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley Middle School?
34.6% of students at Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Valley Middle School is White at 95.4% of enrollment, in Lucasville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Middle School?
Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Valley Middle School rank among public schools in Lucasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lucasville, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Valley Local?
Besides Valley Middle School, Valley Local also operates Valley Elementary School (442 students) and Valley High School (279 students). See the Valley Local district page for the complete list.