At a glance
Reported students
471
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.87
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio middle enrollment
56th percentile
Compared with 649 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
540
Ontario Middle School: 471 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
20.6:1 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
- 498
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.9:1
What the reported data says about Ontario Middle School
Ontario Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Mansfield. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Ontario Local. NCES reports 471 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 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.6:1, above 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 (86.6%) and multiracial (5.5%). English learners represent 1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.6%. 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 Ontario Middle School
- 1How do the reported 20.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.87 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
- 1%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.67
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.33
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White86.6%
- Hispanic1.5%
- Black3.6%
- Asian2.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.5%
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 Ontario Local
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ontario High School
High · Grades 09–12
540 reported students
Stingel Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
922 reported students
Public schools near Ontario 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Middle School Middle · Mansfield City | 07–08 | 387 | 5.5 mi |
| Eastern Elementary School Middle · Lexington Local | 04–08 | 504 | 7 mi |
| Lexington Junior High School Middle · Lexington Local | 07–08 | 372 | 7.1 mi |
| Galion Middle School Middle · Galion City | 06–09 | 357 | 8.5 mi |
| Shelby Middle School Middle · Shelby City | 06–08 | 474 | 8.6 mi |
| Madison Middle School Middle · Madison Local | 05–08 | 761 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ontario Middle School
What grades does Ontario Middle School serve?
Ontario Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Ontario Local.
How many students attend Ontario Middle School?
Ontario Middle School reported 471 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 649 Ohio middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 498 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ontario Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 20.6:1, based on 471 students and 22.87 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 Ontario Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ontario Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ontario Local attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ontario Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
36.1% 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 Ontario Middle School in?
Ontario Middle School is part of Ontario Local, based in Ontario, OH, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ontario Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mansfield Middle School (5.5 mi), Eastern Elementary School (7 mi), Lexington Junior High School (7.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.