Enrollment
219
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wapakoneta, OH
Wapakoneta Jr. High
Federal NCES profile for Wapakoneta Jr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390449805636
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wapakoneta Jr. High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Ohio schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Wapakoneta · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 219
- students enrolled
Wapakoneta Jr. High has class sizes larger than 74% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wapakoneta Jr. High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Wapakoneta, OH.
School address
District: Wapakoneta City · Ohio
NCES ID 390449805636 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wapakoneta Jr. High compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wapakoneta Jr. High
Wapakoneta Jr. High is a mid-sized middle school in Wapakoneta, Ohio, enrolling 219 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 219 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 730 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Wapakoneta City spends $11,389 per pupil, 22% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Wapakoneta City also operates Wapakoneta High School (804 students) and Wapakoneta Elementary (800 students) alongside Wapakoneta Jr. High.
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 Wapakoneta Jr. High compares
Wapakoneta Jr. High on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 219 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
219
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in Ohio - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.7%
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
$11,389
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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 94.5%
Two or More 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, Wapakoneta Jr. High is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wapakoneta City, which includes Wapakoneta Jr. High.
$11,389
Per student
-22%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.9%
State 46.8%
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 Wapakoneta Jr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wapakoneta High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wapakoneta Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wapakoneta Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cridersville Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wapakoneta Jr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~219 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Wapakoneta Jr. High
How many students attend Wapakoneta Jr. High?
Wapakoneta Jr. High has 219 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wapakoneta, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wapakoneta Jr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wapakoneta Jr. High is 19.9:1, which is 9% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wapakoneta Jr. High?
The largest demographic group at Wapakoneta Jr. High is White at 94.5% of enrollment, in Wapakoneta, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wapakoneta Jr. High?
Wapakoneta Jr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Wapakoneta Jr. High rank among public schools in Wapakoneta?
By Resource Investment Index, Wapakoneta Jr. High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Wapakoneta, 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 Wapakoneta on the city page.
Is Wapakoneta Jr. High a good school?
Wapakoneta Jr. High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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 Wapakoneta City?
Besides Wapakoneta Jr. High, Wapakoneta City also operates Wapakoneta High School (804 students), Wapakoneta Elementary (800 students), and Wapakoneta Middle School (614 students). See the Wapakoneta City district page for the complete list.
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