Enrollment
613
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Westerville, OH
Walnut Springs Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Springs Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390450401960
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Springs Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Westerville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Walnut Springs Middle School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Springs Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Westerville, OH.
School address
District: Westerville City · Ohio
NCES ID 390450401960 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walnut Springs Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walnut Springs Middle School
Walnut Springs Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Westerville, Ohio, enrolling 613 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.9:1, Walnut Springs Middle School is leaner than roughly 93% of Ohio schools and 40% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.5% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 613 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 667 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #181.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 147 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 613 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Westerville's middle schools, it stands alongside Genoa Middle School (702 students): Walnut Springs Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.9:1 vs 14:1).
Westerville City also operates Westerville-North High School (1,587 students) and Westerville-South High School (1,509 students) alongside Walnut Springs 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 Walnut Springs Middle School compares
Walnut Springs 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 40% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▲ 6% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 7% in Ohio - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.8%
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
$13,682
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 147 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 48.1%
African American 28.2%
Two or More 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Asian 5.2%
Largest group: White at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Walnut Springs Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westerville City, which includes Walnut Springs Middle School.
$13,682
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.1%
State 22.7%
Federal 9.3%
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 Walnut Springs Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerville-North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westerville-South High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westerville Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Genoa Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blendon Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Springs Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Westerville
3 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 (~613 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Walnut Springs Middle School
How many students attend Walnut Springs Middle School?
Walnut Springs Middle School has 613 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Westerville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Springs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Springs Middle School is 10.9:1, which is 40% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walnut Springs Middle School?
33.5% of students at Walnut Springs Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Springs Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Springs Middle School is White at 48.1% of enrollment, in Westerville, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Springs Middle School?
Walnut Springs Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Walnut Springs Middle School rank among middle schools in Westerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Springs Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Westerville, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Westerville on the city page.
Is Walnut Springs Middle School a good school?
Walnut Springs Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Westerville City?
Besides Walnut Springs Middle School, Westerville City also operates Westerville-North High School (1,587 students), Westerville-South High School (1,509 students), and Westerville Central High School (1,485 students). See the Westerville City district page for the complete list.
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