- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Edgewood Middle School held near 738 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.2 → 39.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 391003202025 · Wooster, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
704 enr · 19:1 · 39.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Wooster High School (1,182 students)
Edgewood Middle School held near 738 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.2 → 39.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Edgewood Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wooster High S
Wooster High School
1,182 students
- This school
Edgewood Middle School
704 students
- Cornerstone El 347
Cornerstone Elementary School
347 students
- Kean Elementar 313
Kean Elementary School
313 students
- Parkview Eleme 264
Parkview Elementary School
264 students
- Melrose Elemen 251
Melrose Elementary School
251 students
What this shows Edgewood Middle School reports 704 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edgewood Middle School compares
Edgewood Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,952
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Wooster City reports $15,952 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~704 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 721 (2022-23) → 738 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.