- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Van Buren, 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 391000103509
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 56
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 larger than 73% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Van Buren · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 237
- students enrolled
Van Buren Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Buren Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Van Buren, OH.
School address
District: Van Buren Local · Ohio
NCES ID 391000103509 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Van Buren Middle School held near 241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 391000103509 · Van Buren, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
237 enr · 19.8:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Van Buren Elementary School (468 students)
Van Buren Middle School held near 241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 13.0 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
- Van Buren Elem
Van Buren Elementary School
468 students
- Van Buren High
Van Buren High School
347 students
- This school
Van Buren Middle School
237 students
What this shows Van Buren Middle School reports 237 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 237 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
237
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Ohio - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,603
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.1, Van Buren Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Van Buren Local reports $14,603 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Buren Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van Buren High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~237 students)
Frequently asked questions about Van Buren Middle School
How many students attend Van Buren Middle School?
Van Buren Middle School has 237 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Van Buren, OH. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Buren Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Buren Middle School is 19.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Buren Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Van Buren Middle School is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Van Buren, 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 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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 Van Buren?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Buren Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Van Buren, 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 Van Buren Local?
Besides Van Buren Middle School, Van Buren Local also operates Van Buren Elementary School (468 students) and Van Buren High School (347 students). See the Van Buren Local district page for the complete list.