Enrollment
668
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Joseph Welty Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Joseph Welty Middle School
Joseph Welty Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in New Philadelphia, Ohio, enrolling 668 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 668 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 568 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #463, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 668 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
New Philadelphia City also operates New Philadelphia High School (748 students) and South Elementary School (429 students) alongside Joseph Welty 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 Joseph Welty Middle School compares
Joseph Welty 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,420
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Philadelphia City, which includes Joseph Welty Middle School.
$12,420
Per student
-15%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.8%
State 36.4%
Federal 16.8%
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 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
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~668 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Joseph Welty Middle School a good school?
Joseph Welty Middle School earns 28/100 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 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.
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