Enrollment
924
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Reynoldsburg, OH
Waggoner Road Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Waggoner Road Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390470005388
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waggoner Road Junior High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 11
- public schools in Reynoldsburg · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Waggoner Road Junior High has class sizes larger than 97% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waggoner Road Junior High ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Reynoldsburg, OH.
School address
District: Reynoldsburg City · Ohio
NCES ID 390470005388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+75% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waggoner Road Junior High compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waggoner Road Junior High
Waggoner Road Junior High is a large middle school in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, enrolling 924 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31.9:1 is larger than about 97% of Ohio schools and 75% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 93% of state schools at 924 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 211 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #61.
Its student body is led by African American (38%) and Asian (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Reynoldsburg City also operates Reynoldsburg High School (2,115 students) and Baldwin Road Junior High School (781 students) alongside Waggoner Road Junior High.
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 Waggoner Road Junior High compares
Waggoner Road Junior High on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31.9:1 | ▲ 75% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▲ 45% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 924 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.9:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
924
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
31.9:1
students per teacher
- 75% above state mean
Top 97% in Ohio - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$12,046
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 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
African American 37.9%
Asian 23.1%
White 19.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 8.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 37.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.5, Waggoner Road Junior High is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Reynoldsburg City, which includes Waggoner Road Junior High.
$12,046
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.3%
State 44.4%
Federal 13.3%
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 Waggoner Road Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reynoldsburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Baldwin Road Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waggoner Road Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Slate Ridge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hannah J Ashton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waggoner Road Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,115
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~924 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Waggoner Road Junior High
How many students attend Waggoner Road Junior High?
Waggoner Road Junior High has 924 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Reynoldsburg, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waggoner Road Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Waggoner Road Junior High is 31.9:1, which is 75% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 103% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waggoner Road Junior High?
45.7% of students at Waggoner Road Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waggoner Road Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Waggoner Road Junior High is African American at 37.9% of enrollment, in Reynoldsburg, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waggoner Road Junior High?
Waggoner Road Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Waggoner Road Junior High rank among public schools in Reynoldsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Waggoner Road Junior High ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Reynoldsburg, 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 Reynoldsburg on the city page.
Is Waggoner Road Junior High a good school?
Waggoner Road Junior High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Reynoldsburg City?
Besides Waggoner Road Junior High, Reynoldsburg City also operates Reynoldsburg High School (2,115 students), Baldwin Road Junior High School (781 students), and Waggoner Road Middle School (625 students). See the Reynoldsburg City district page for the complete list.
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