- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Westerville, OH
Genoa Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Genoa Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390450401362
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Genoa Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Westerville · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 21.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Genoa Middle School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Genoa Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Westerville, OH.
School address
District: Westerville City · Ohio
NCES ID 390450401362 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Genoa Middle School shrank from 752 students in 2022-23 to 712 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.4 → 47.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 390450401362 · Westerville, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
702 enr · 14:1 · 21.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Westerville-North High School (1,587 students)
Genoa Middle School shrank from 752 students in 2022-23 to 712 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 50.4 → 47.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Genoa Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westerville-No
Westerville-North High School
1,587 students
- Westerville-So
Westerville-South High School
1,509 students
- Westerville Ce
Westerville Central High School
1,485 students
- This school
Genoa Middle School
702 students
- Walnut Springs 613
Walnut Springs Middle School
613 students
- Blendon Middle 609
Blendon Middle School
609 students
What this shows Genoa Middle School reports 702 students on the CCD universe file.
How Genoa Middle School compares
Genoa 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 23% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.8% | ▼ 31% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 702 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
702
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 20% in Ohio - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,875
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 60.4%
African American 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Genoa Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westerville City reports $14,875 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Genoa Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerville-North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westerville-South High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westerville Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Springs Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blendon Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Genoa Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Westerville
3 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 (~702 students)
Frequently asked questions about Genoa Middle School
How many students attend Genoa Middle School?
Genoa Middle School has 702 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Westerville, OH. CCD year-over-year: 752 (2022-23) → 712 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Genoa Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Genoa Middle School is 14:1, which is 23% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Genoa Middle School?
21.8% of students at Genoa Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Genoa Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Genoa Middle School is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Westerville, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Genoa Middle School?
Genoa Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Genoa Middle School rank among middle schools in Westerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Genoa Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Westerville, 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 Westerville on the city page.
What other schools are in Westerville City?
Besides Genoa Middle School, Westerville City also operates Westerville-North High School (1,587 students), Westerville-South High School (1,509 students), and Westerville Central High School (1,485 students). See the Westerville City district page for the complete list.