- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Westlake, OH
Lee Burneson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lee Burneson 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 390450601975
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lee Burneson Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Westlake · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lee Burneson Middle School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lee Burneson Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Westlake, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Lee Burneson Middle School held near 481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.1 → 41.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 390450601975 · Westlake, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
501 enr · 13.5:1 · 15.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake Elementary School (1,215 students)
Lee Burneson Middle School held near 481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.1 → 41.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Lee Burneson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westlake Eleme
Westlake Elementary School
1,215 students
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
989 students
- This school
Lee Burneson Middle School
501 students
- Dover Intermed 471
Dover Intermediate School
471 students
What this shows Lee Burneson Middle School reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lee Burneson Middle School compares
Lee Burneson 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 26% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 52% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 17% in Ohio - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$18,074
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 6.0%
African American 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Lee Burneson Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westlake City reports $18,074 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lee Burneson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westlake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dover Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lee Burneson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~501 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lee Burneson Middle School
How many students attend Lee Burneson Middle School?
Lee Burneson Middle School has 501 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Westlake, OH. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 481 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lee Burneson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lee Burneson Middle School is 13.5:1, which is 26% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 14% 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 Lee Burneson Middle School?
15.1% of students at Lee Burneson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lee Burneson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lee Burneson Middle School is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in Westlake, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lee Burneson Middle School?
Lee Burneson 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 Lee Burneson Middle School rank among public schools in Westlake?
By Resource Investment Index, Lee Burneson Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Westlake, 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 Westlake on the city page.
What other schools are in Westlake City?
Besides Lee Burneson Middle School, Westlake City also operates Westlake Elementary School (1,215 students), Westlake High School (989 students), and Dover Intermediate School (471 students). See the Westlake City district page for the complete list.