- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Portsmouth, OH
Portsmouth West Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Portsmouth West Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390496501453
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Portsmouth West Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in West Portsmouth · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 360
- students enrolled
Portsmouth West Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Portsmouth West Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in West Portsmouth, OH.
School address
District: Washington-Nile Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390496501453 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Portsmouth West Middle School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 390496501453 · West Portsmouth, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 15.7:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Portsmouth West Elementary School (486 students)
Portsmouth West Middle School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Portsmouth West Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portsmouth Wes
Portsmouth West Elementary School
486 students
- This school
Portsmouth West Middle School
360 students
- Portsmouth Wes
Portsmouth West High School
331 students
What this shows Portsmouth West Middle School reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Portsmouth West Middle School compares
Portsmouth West 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 34% in Ohio - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$16,244
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, Portsmouth West Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington-Nile Local reports $16,244 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Portsmouth West Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth West Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Portsmouth West High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Portsmouth West Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~360 students)
Frequently asked questions about Portsmouth West Middle School
How many students attend Portsmouth West Middle School?
Portsmouth West Middle School has 360 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Portsmouth, OH. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portsmouth West Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Portsmouth West Middle School is 15.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Portsmouth West Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Portsmouth West Middle School is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in West Portsmouth, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Portsmouth West Middle School?
Portsmouth West Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Portsmouth West Middle School rank among public schools in West Portsmouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Portsmouth West Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in West Portsmouth, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Washington-Nile Local?
Besides Portsmouth West Middle School, Washington-Nile Local also operates Portsmouth West Elementary School (486 students) and Portsmouth West High School (331 students). See the Washington-Nile Local district page for the complete list.