Enrollment
556
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walter G. Nord Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walter G. Nord Middle School
Walter G. Nord Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Amherst, Ohio, enrolling 556 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 26.4% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 556 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 771 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #426.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 556 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Amherst Exempted Village spends $11,169 per pupil, 24% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Amherst Exempted Village also operates Powers Elementary School (1,104 students) and Marion L Steele High School (1,014 students) alongside Walter G. Nord 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 Walter G. Nord Middle School compares
Walter G. Nord 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,169
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Amherst Exempted Village, which includes Walter G. Nord Middle School.
$11,169
Per student
-24%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.5%
State 37.0%
Federal 10.5%
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 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
- 1,104
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~556 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Amherst on the city page.
Is Walter G. Nord Middle School a good school?
Walter G. Nord Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 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.
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