- Enrollment
- 2,115
- Students per teacher
- -
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+330 students YoY
Waggoner Road Junior High grew from 554 students in 2022-23 to 884 in 2023-24 (+59.6%).
Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 50.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+330 students YoY 390470005388 · Reynoldsburg, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
924 enr · 31.9:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Reynoldsburg High School (2,115 students)
Waggoner Road Junior High grew from 554 students in 2022-23 to 884 in 2023-24 (+59.6%). Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 50.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Waggoner Road Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reynoldsburg H
Reynoldsburg High School
2,115 students
- This school
Waggoner Road Junior High
924 students
- Baldwin Road J 781
Baldwin Road Junior High School
781 students
- Waggoner Road 625
Waggoner Road Middle School
625 students
- Slate Ridge El 582
Slate Ridge Elementary School
582 students
- Hannah J Ashto 472
Hannah J Ashton Middle School
472 students
What this shows Waggoner Road Junior High reports 924 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waggoner Road Junior High compares
Waggoner Road Junior High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,147
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Reynoldsburg City reports $13,147 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~924 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 554 (2022-23) → 884 (2023-24), up 330.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.