Enrollment
399
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Van Wert, OH
Van Wert Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Van Wert Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 391002301885
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Wert Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Ohio schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Van Wert · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 399
- students enrolled
Van Wert Middle School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Wert Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Van Wert, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Van Wert Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Van Wert Middle School
Van Wert Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Van Wert, Ohio, enrolling 399 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.9:1, Van Wert Middle School is leaner than roughly 86% of Ohio schools and 29% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
With 399 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 399 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Van Wert City also operates Van Wert Elementary School (692 students) and Van Wert High School (509 students) alongside Van Wert 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 Van Wert Middle School compares
Van Wert 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 29% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 14% in Ohio - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.6%
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
$12,358
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 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 87.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, Van Wert Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Van Wert City, which includes Van Wert Middle School.
$12,358
Per student
-16%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.8%
State 47.6%
Federal 9.6%
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 Van Wert Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Wert Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van Wert High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van Wert Early Childhood Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van Wert Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~399 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Van Wert Middle School
How many students attend Van Wert Middle School?
Van Wert Middle School has 399 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Van Wert, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Wert Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Wert Middle School is 12.9:1, which is 29% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 18% lower 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 Van Wert Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Van Wert Middle School is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Van Wert, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Wert Middle School?
Van Wert Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Van Wert Middle School rank among public schools in Van Wert?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Wert Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Van Wert, 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 Van Wert on the city page.
Is Van Wert Middle School a good school?
Van Wert Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% 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 Van Wert City?
Besides Van Wert Middle School, Van Wert City also operates Van Wert Elementary School (692 students), Van Wert High School (509 students), and Van Wert Early Childhood Center (343 students). See the Van Wert City district page for the complete list.
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