- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Wallace H Braden Middle School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 390458502364 · Ashtabula, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 24.9:1 · 37.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgewood High School (470 students)
Wallace H Braden Middle School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Wallace H Braden Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edgewood High
Edgewood High School
470 students
- Ridgeview Elem
Ridgeview Elementary School
397 students
- Kingsville Ele
Kingsville Elementary School
394 students
- This school
Wallace H Braden Middle School
373 students
What this shows Wallace H Braden Middle School reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wallace H Braden Middle School compares
Wallace H Braden Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,883
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
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.
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
District finance for Buckeye Local reports $11,883 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~373 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.