- Enrollment
- 1,773
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lorain, OH
General Johnnie Wilson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for General Johnnie Wilson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390442605107
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
General Johnnie Wilson Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Lorain · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 439
- students enrolled
General Johnnie Wilson Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, General Johnnie Wilson Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Lorain, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
General Johnnie Wilson Middle School shrank from 472 students in 2022-23 to 446 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 390442605107 · Lorain, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 16.3:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Lorain High School (1,773 students)
General Johnnie Wilson Middle School shrank from 472 students in 2022-23 to 446 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
General Johnnie Wilson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lorain High Sc
Lorain High School
1,773 students
- This school 439
General Johnnie Wilson Middle School
439 students
- Larkmoor Eleme 432
Larkmoor Elementary School
432 students
- Southview Midd 423
Southview Middle School
423 students
- Longfellow Mid 398
Longfellow Middle School
398 students
- Toni Wofford M 324
Toni Wofford Morrison Es
324 students
What this shows General Johnnie Wilson Middle School reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How General Johnnie Wilson Middle School compares
General Johnnie Wilson Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Ohio - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
79.0%
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
$19,864
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 130 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.1%
African American 28.7%
White 17.8%
Two or More 10.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, General Johnnie Wilson Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lorain City reports $19,864 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How General Johnnie Wilson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorain High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Larkmoor Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southview Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Toni Wofford Morrison Es | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to General Johnnie Wilson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar middle schools in Lorain
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~439 students)
Frequently asked questions about General Johnnie Wilson Middle School
How many students attend General Johnnie Wilson Middle School?
General Johnnie Wilson Middle School has 439 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lorain, OH. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at General Johnnie Wilson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at General Johnnie Wilson Middle School is 16.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of General Johnnie Wilson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at General Johnnie Wilson Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.1% of enrollment, in Lorain, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for General Johnnie Wilson Middle School?
General Johnnie Wilson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 General Johnnie Wilson Middle School rank among middle schools in Lorain?
By Resource Investment Index, General Johnnie Wilson Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Lorain, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Lorain on the city page.
What other schools are in Lorain City?
Besides General Johnnie Wilson Middle School, Lorain City also operates Lorain High School (1,773 students), Larkmoor Elementary School (432 students), and Southview Middle School (423 students). See the Lorain City district page for the complete list.