- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Philadelphia, OH
Joseph Welty Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Joseph Welty Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390444801403
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph Welty Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #6 of 12
- public schools in New Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Joseph Welty Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph Welty Middle School ranks #6 of 12 public schools in New Philadelphia, OH.
School address
District: New Philadelphia City · Ohio
NCES ID 390444801403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Joseph Welty Middle School held near 656 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.9 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 390444801403 · New Philadelphia, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
668 enr · 18.6:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: New Philadelphia High School (748 students)
Joseph Welty Middle School held near 656 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.9 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Joseph Welty Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Philadelph
New Philadelphia High School
748 students
- This school
Joseph Welty Middle School
668 students
- South Elementa
South Elementary School
429 students
- East Elementar 236
East Elementary School
236 students
- York Elementar 209
York Elementary School
209 students
- West Elementar 198
West Elementary School
198 students
What this shows Joseph Welty Middle School reports 668 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joseph Welty Middle School compares
Joseph Welty 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▲ 15% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 668 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
668
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Ohio - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.0%
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
$12,740
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 668 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 78.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Joseph Welty Middle School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Philadelphia City reports $12,740 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joseph Welty Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Philadelphia High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| York Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph Welty Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~668 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joseph Welty Middle School
How many students attend Joseph Welty Middle School?
Joseph Welty Middle School has 668 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Philadelphia, OH. CCD year-over-year: 651 (2022-23) → 656 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph Welty Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph Welty Middle School is 18.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joseph Welty Middle School?
36.4% of students at Joseph Welty Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph Welty Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Joseph Welty Middle School is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in New Philadelphia, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph Welty Middle School?
Joseph Welty Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Joseph Welty Middle School rank among public schools in New Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph Welty Middle School ranks #6 of 12 public schools in New Philadelphia, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in New Philadelphia on the city page.
What other schools are in New Philadelphia City?
Besides Joseph Welty Middle School, New Philadelphia City also operates New Philadelphia High School (748 students), South Elementary School (429 students), and East Elementary School (236 students). See the New Philadelphia City district page for the complete list.