- Enrollment
- 2,115
- Students per teacher
- -
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Reynoldsburg, OH
Waggoner Road Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Waggoner Road Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390470005132
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waggoner Road Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Reynoldsburg · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Waggoner Road Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waggoner Road Middle School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Reynoldsburg, OH.
School address
District: Reynoldsburg City · Ohio
NCES ID 390470005132 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
625 on latest CCD 390470005132 · Reynoldsburg, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
625 enr · 21.6:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Reynoldsburg High School (2,115 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 8 elementary schools in Reynoldsburg. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Waggoner Road Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reynoldsburg H
Reynoldsburg High School
2,115 students
- Waggoner Road
Waggoner Road Junior High
924 students
- Baldwin Road J 781
Baldwin Road Junior High School
781 students
- This school 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 Middle School reports 625 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waggoner Road Middle School compares
Waggoner Road Middle School vs Ohio and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▲ 32% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 625 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
625
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Ohio - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.7%
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
72
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reynoldsburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Waggoner Road Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Road Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slate Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hannah J Ashton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waggoner Road Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 31.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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 elementary schools in Reynoldsburg
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Baldwin Road Junior High School
Standard public school
781 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Hannah J Ashton Middle School
Standard public school
472 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Herbert Mills Elementary School
Standard public school
431 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Taylor Road Elementary School
Standard public school
419 students 19:1 students per teacher
Summit Road Elementary
Standard public school
405 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Rose Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
393 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~625 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waggoner Road Middle School
How many students attend Waggoner Road Middle School?
Waggoner Road Middle School has 625 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Reynoldsburg, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waggoner Road Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waggoner Road Middle School is 21.6:1, which is 19% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waggoner Road Middle School?
41.8% of students at Waggoner Road Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waggoner Road Middle School?
Waggoner Road Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Middle School rank among elementary schools in Reynoldsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Waggoner Road Middle School ranks #3 of 8 elementary 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 elementary schools in Reynoldsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Reynoldsburg City?
Besides Waggoner Road Middle School, Reynoldsburg City also operates Reynoldsburg High School (2,115 students), Waggoner Road Junior High (924 students), and Baldwin Road Junior High School (781 students). See the Reynoldsburg City district page for the complete list.