Enrollment
237
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Van Buren Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Van Buren Middle School
Van Buren Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Van Buren, Ohio, enrolling 237 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 237 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Van Buren Local also operates Van Buren Elementary School (468 students) and Van Buren High School (347 students) alongside Van Buren Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Van Buren Middle School compares
Van Buren Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,027
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Van Buren Local, which includes Van Buren Middle School.
$14,027
Per student
-4%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.4%
State 17.1%
Federal 8.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~237 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Van Buren on the city page.
Is Van Buren Middle School a good school?
Van Buren Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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