- Enrollment
- 2,445
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kettering, OH
Van Buren Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Van Buren Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390441801114
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Buren Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #5 of 12
- public schools in Kettering · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 29.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Van Buren Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Buren Middle School ranks #5 of 12 public schools in Kettering, OH.
School address
District: Kettering City School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390441801114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Van Buren Middle School held near 607 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.3 → 41.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 390441801114 · Kettering, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
598 enr · 15.7:1 · 29.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Kettering Fairmont High School (2,445 students)
Van Buren Middle School held near 607 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.3 → 41.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Van Buren Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kettering Fair
Kettering Fairmont High School
2,445 students
- Kettering Midd
Kettering Middle School
982 students
- J F Kennedy El 602
J F Kennedy Elementary School
602 students
- This school 598
Van Buren Middle School
598 students
- Southdale Elem 530
Southdale Elementary School
530 students
- Indian Riffle 521
Indian Riffle Elementary School
521 students
What this shows Van Buren Middle School reports 598 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van Buren Middle School compares
Van Buren 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.7% | ▼ 6% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 598 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
598
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 34% in Ohio - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$16,037
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.3%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
African American 5.2%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.4, Van Buren Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kettering City School District reports $16,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Van Buren Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Fairmont High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kettering Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J F Kennedy Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southdale Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Riffle Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van Buren Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Kettering
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~598 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Van Buren Middle School
How many students attend Van Buren Middle School?
Van Buren Middle School has 598 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kettering, OH. CCD year-over-year: 585 (2022-23) → 607 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Buren Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Buren Middle School is 15.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 0% higher 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 Van Buren Middle School?
29.7% of students at Van Buren Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Buren Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Van Buren Middle School is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in Kettering, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Buren Middle School?
Van Buren Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Van Buren Middle School rank among public schools in Kettering?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Buren Middle School ranks #5 of 12 public schools in Kettering, 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 Kettering on the city page.
What other schools are in Kettering City School District?
Besides Van Buren Middle School, Kettering City School District also operates Kettering Fairmont High School (2,445 students), Kettering Middle School (982 students), and J F Kennedy Elementary School (602 students). See the Kettering City School District district page for the complete list.