- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Van Wert, OH
Van Wert Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Van Wert Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 391002301885
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Wert Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Ohio schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Van Wert · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 399
- students enrolled
Van Wert Middle School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Wert Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Van Wert, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Van Wert Middle School shrank from 396 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 391002301885 · Van Wert, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 12.9:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Van Wert Elementary School (692 students)
Van Wert Middle School shrank from 396 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Van Wert Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Van Wert Eleme
Van Wert Elementary School
692 students
- Van Wert High
Van Wert High School
509 students
- This school
Van Wert Middle School
399 students
- Van Wert Early
Van Wert Early Childhood Center
343 students
What this shows Van Wert Middle School reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van Wert Middle School compares
Van Wert 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 29% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 14% in Ohio - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.6%
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
$13,037
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 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 87.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, Van Wert Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Van Wert City reports $13,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Van Wert Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Wert Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van Wert High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van Wert Early Childhood Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van Wert Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~399 students)
Frequently asked questions about Van Wert Middle School
How many students attend Van Wert Middle School?
Van Wert Middle School has 399 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Van Wert, OH. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Wert Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Wert Middle School is 12.9:1, which is 29% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Wert Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Van Wert Middle School is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Van Wert, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Wert Middle School?
Van Wert Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Van Wert Middle School rank among public schools in Van Wert?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Wert Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Van Wert, 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 Wert on the city page.
What other schools are in Van Wert City?
Besides Van Wert Middle School, Van Wert City also operates Van Wert Elementary School (692 students), Van Wert High School (509 students), and Van Wert Early Childhood Center (343 students). See the Van Wert City district page for the complete list.