Enrollment
384
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Millersburg, OH
West Holmes Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Holmes Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390476902950
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Holmes Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Ohio schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Millersburg · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
West Holmes Middle School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Holmes Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Millersburg, OH.
School address
District: West Holmes Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390476902950 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Holmes Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Holmes Middle School
West Holmes Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Millersburg, Ohio, enrolling 384 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 384 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 682 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #483, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 384 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
West Holmes Local also operates West Holmes High School (478 students) and Millersburg Elementary School (361 students) alongside West Holmes 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 West Holmes Middle School compares
West Holmes 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 25% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 20% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Ohio - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$14,721
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 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 93.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.3, West Holmes Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Holmes Local, which includes West Holmes Middle School.
$14,721
Per student
+0%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.0%
State 40.6%
Federal 15.3%
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 West Holmes Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Holmes High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millersburg Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Killbuck Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nashville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Holmes Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~384 students)
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Frequently asked questions about West Holmes Middle School
How many students attend West Holmes Middle School?
West Holmes Middle School has 384 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Millersburg, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Holmes Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Holmes Middle School is 13.7:1, which is 25% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Holmes Middle School?
25.4% of students at West Holmes Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Holmes Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Holmes Middle School is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Millersburg, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Holmes Middle School?
West Holmes Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 West Holmes Middle School rank among public schools in Millersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, West Holmes Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Millersburg, 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 Millersburg on the city page.
Is West Holmes Middle School a good school?
West Holmes Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% 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 West Holmes Local?
Besides West Holmes Middle School, West Holmes Local also operates West Holmes High School (478 students), Millersburg Elementary School (361 students), and Killbuck Elementary School (221 students). See the West Holmes Local district page for the complete list.
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