Enrollment
704
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wooster, OH
Edgewood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Edgewood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391003202025
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgewood Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Wooster · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- students per teacher
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgewood Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood Middle School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Wooster, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edgewood Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edgewood Middle School
Edgewood Middle School is a large elementary school in Wooster, Ohio, enrolling 704 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 704 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 467 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #107.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 352 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Wooster's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cornerstone Elementary School (347 students): Edgewood Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19:1 vs 15.8:1).
Wooster City also operates Wooster High School (1,182 students) and Cornerstone Elementary School (347 students) alongside Edgewood 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 Edgewood Middle School compares
Edgewood 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▲ 26% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 704 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
704
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in Ohio - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$13,957
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 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 85.4%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Edgewood Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wooster City, which includes Edgewood Middle School.
$13,957
Per student
-5%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.6%
State 27.3%
Federal 9.1%
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 Edgewood Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wooster High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cornerstone Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kean Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Melrose Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgewood Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Wooster
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cornerstone Elementary School
Standard public school
347 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Kean Elementary School
Standard public school
313 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Parkview Elementary School
Standard public school
264 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Melrose Elementary School
Standard public school
251 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~704 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Edgewood Middle School
How many students attend Edgewood Middle School?
Edgewood Middle School has 704 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wooster, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Middle School is 19:1, which is 4% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edgewood Middle School?
39.9% of students at Edgewood Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgewood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Edgewood Middle School is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Wooster, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgewood Middle School?
Edgewood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Edgewood Middle School rank among elementary schools in Wooster?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood Middle School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Wooster, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wooster on the city page.
Is Edgewood Middle School a good school?
Edgewood Middle School earns 42/100 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 Wooster City?
Besides Edgewood Middle School, Wooster City also operates Wooster High School (1,182 students), Cornerstone Elementary School (347 students), and Kean Elementary School (313 students). See the Wooster City district page for the complete list.
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