- Enrollment
- 1,104
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Amherst, OH
Walter G. Nord Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Walter G. Nord Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390451902118
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walter G. Nord Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Amherst · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- students per teacher
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Walter G. Nord Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walter G. Nord Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Amherst, OH.
School address
District: Amherst Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390451902118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Walter G. Nord Middle School held near 551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 390451902118 · Amherst, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
556 enr · 19.2:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Powers Elementary School (1,104 students)
Walter G. Nord Middle School held near 551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Walter G. Nord Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Powers Element
Powers Elementary School
1,104 students
- Marion L Steel
Marion L Steele High School
1,014 students
- Amherst Junior
Amherst Junior High School
859 students
- This school
Walter G. Nord Middle School
556 students
What this shows Walter G. Nord Middle School reports 556 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walter G. Nord Middle School compares
Walter G. Nord 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 16% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 68% in Ohio - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,818
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 556 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 3.1%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Walter G. Nord Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Amherst Exempted Village reports $11,818 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walter G. Nord Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powers Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion L Steele High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amherst Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walter G. Nord Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~556 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walter G. Nord Middle School
How many students attend Walter G. Nord Middle School?
Walter G. Nord Middle School has 556 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Amherst, OH. CCD year-over-year: 535 (2022-23) → 551 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter G. Nord Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walter G. Nord Middle School is 19.2:1, which is 5% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walter G. Nord Middle School?
26.4% of students at Walter G. Nord Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walter G. Nord Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Walter G. Nord Middle School is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in Amherst, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walter G. Nord Middle School?
Walter G. Nord Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Walter G. Nord Middle School rank among public schools in Amherst?
By Resource Investment Index, Walter G. Nord Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Amherst, 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 Amherst Exempted Village?
Besides Walter G. Nord Middle School, Amherst Exempted Village also operates Powers Elementary School (1,104 students), Marion L Steele High School (1,014 students), and Amherst Junior High School (859 students). See the Amherst Exempted Village district page for the complete list.