At a glance
Reported students
446
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio middle enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 649 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
270
Harding Middle School: 446 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51st percentile
16.5:1 reported; state peer median 16.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 510
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40.69
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
What the reported data says about Harding Middle School
Harding Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Lakewood. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Lakewood City. NCES reports 446 students for 2024–25.
Among 649 middle schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 440 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, close to the Ohio median of 16.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (79.6%) and multiracial (12.3%). English learners represent 2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Harding Middle School
- 1How do the reported 16.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 27 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.08
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79.6%
- Hispanic2.9%
- Black3.6%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lakewood City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Garfield Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
457 reported students
Grant Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
323 reported students
Emerson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
323 reported students
Hayes Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
292 reported students
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
270 reported students
Horace Mann Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
269 reported students
Public schools near Harding Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky River Middle School Middle · Rocky River City | 06–08 | 573 | 1.5 mi |
| Constellation Schools: Westpark Community Middle Middle · Charter · Constellation Schools: Westpark Community Middle | 05–08 | 170 | 1.8 mi |
| Garfield Middle School Middle · Lakewood City | 06–08 | 457 | 1.8 mi |
| Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Middle Middle · Charter · Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Middle | 05–08 | 97 | 3 mi |
| Lewis F Mayer Middle School Middle · Fairview Park City | 06–08 | 314 | 3.3 mi |
| Constellation Schools: Stockyard Community Middle Middle · Charter · Constellation Schools: Stockyard Community Middle | 07–08 | 35 | 4.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Harding Middle School
What grades does Harding Middle School serve?
Harding Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Lakewood City.
How many students attend Harding Middle School?
Harding Middle School reported 446 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 649 Ohio middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 510 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Harding Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 16.5:1, based on 446 students and 27 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 16.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Harding Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Harding Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lakewood City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Harding Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
34.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Harding Middle School in?
Harding Middle School is part of Lakewood City, based in Lakewood, OH, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Harding Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rocky River Middle School (1.5 mi), Constellation Schools: Westpark Community Middle (1.8 mi), Garfield Middle School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.