Enrollment
501
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lee Burneson Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lee Burneson Middle School
Lee Burneson Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Westlake, Ohio, enrolling 501 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 15.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 501 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 626 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #75.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 241 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Westlake City also operates Westlake Elementary School (1,215 students) and Westlake High School (989 students) alongside Lee Burneson 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 Lee Burneson Middle School compares
Lee Burneson 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,928
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westlake City, which includes Lee Burneson Middle School.
$16,928
Per student
+16%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.4%
State 12.2%
Federal 7.4%
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 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
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~501 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lee Burneson Middle School a good school?
Lee Burneson Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio schools. 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 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.
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