- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-296 students YoY
Walnut Springs Middle School shrank from 914 students in 2022-23 to 618 in 2023-24 (-32.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 56.6 → 42.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-296 students YoY 390450401960 · Westerville, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
613 enr · 10.9:1 · 33.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Westerville-North High School (1,587 students)
Walnut Springs Middle School shrank from 914 students in 2022-23 to 618 in 2023-24 (-32.4%). Teacher FTE lost 56.6 → 42.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Walnut Springs Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westerville-No
Westerville-North High School
1,587 students
- Westerville-So
Westerville-South High School
1,509 students
- Westerville Ce
Westerville Central High School
1,485 students
- Genoa Middle S
Genoa Middle School
702 students
- This school 613
Walnut Springs Middle School
613 students
- Blendon Middle 609
Blendon Middle School
609 students
What this shows Walnut Springs Middle School reports 613 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walnut Springs Middle School compares
Walnut Springs Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,875
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Westerville City reports $14,875 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,509
- 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.
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 (~613 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 914 (2022-23) → 618 (2023-24), down 296.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.