Enrollment
625
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waggoner Road Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waggoner Road Middle School
Waggoner Road Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, enrolling 625 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 625 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 510 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #180.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 146 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 625 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Reynoldsburg's elementary schools, it stands alongside Baldwin Road Junior High School (781 students): Waggoner Road Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.6:1 vs 24.4:1).
Reynoldsburg City also operates Reynoldsburg High School (2,115 students) and Waggoner Road Junior High (924 students) alongside Waggoner Road 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 Waggoner Road Middle School compares
Waggoner Road 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Reynoldsburg City, which includes Waggoner Road Middle School.
$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 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
- 2,115
- Students per teacher
- -
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~625 students)
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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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Waggoner Road Middle School a good school?
Waggoner Road Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 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.
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