Enrollment
373
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ashtabula, OH
Wallace H Braden Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wallace H Braden Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390458502364
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wallace H Braden Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Ashtabula · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wallace H Braden Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wallace H Braden Middle School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Ashtabula, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wallace H Braden Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wallace H Braden Middle School
Wallace H Braden Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Ashtabula, Ohio, enrolling 373 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.9:1 is larger than about 92% of Ohio schools and 37% 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 37.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 373 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 626 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #581, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 373 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Ashtabula's middle schools, it stands alongside Lakeside Junior High School (398 students): Wallace H Braden Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.9:1 vs 16.6:1).
Buckeye Local also operates Edgewood High School (470 students) and Ridgeview Elementary School (397 students) alongside Wallace H Braden 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 Wallace H Braden Middle School compares
Wallace H Braden 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 | 24.9:1 | ▲ 37% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▲ 20% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 92% in Ohio - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
49.6%
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
$12,018
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 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 79.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, Wallace H Braden Middle School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Buckeye Local, which includes Wallace H Braden Middle School.
$12,018
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.5%
State 48.0%
Federal 16.5%
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 Wallace H Braden Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kingsville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wallace H Braden Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle schools in Ashtabula
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~373 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Wallace H Braden Middle School
How many students attend Wallace H Braden Middle School?
Wallace H Braden Middle School has 373 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ashtabula, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wallace H Braden Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wallace H Braden Middle School is 24.9:1, which is 37% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wallace H Braden Middle School?
37.9% of students at Wallace H Braden Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wallace H Braden Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wallace H Braden Middle School is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Ashtabula, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wallace H Braden Middle School?
Wallace H Braden Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Wallace H Braden Middle School rank among public schools in Ashtabula?
By Resource Investment Index, Wallace H Braden Middle School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Ashtabula, 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 Ashtabula on the city page.
Is Wallace H Braden Middle School a good school?
Wallace H Braden Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 Buckeye Local?
Besides Wallace H Braden Middle School, Buckeye Local also operates Edgewood High School (470 students), Ridgeview Elementary School (397 students), and Kingsville Elementary School (394 students). See the Buckeye Local district page for the complete list.
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