- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wapakoneta, OH
Wapakoneta Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wapakoneta Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390449801898
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wapakoneta Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Wapakoneta · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- students per teacher
- 30.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Wapakoneta Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wapakoneta Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Wapakoneta, OH.
School address
District: Wapakoneta City · Ohio
NCES ID 390449801898 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Wapakoneta Middle School held near 646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 390449801898 · Wapakoneta, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
614 enr · 19.2:1 · 30.7% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Wapakoneta High School (804 students)
Wapakoneta Middle School held near 646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Wapakoneta Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wapakoneta Hig
Wapakoneta High School
804 students
- Wapakoneta Ele
Wapakoneta Elementary
800 students
- This school
Wapakoneta Middle School
614 students
- Cridersville E
Cridersville Elementary School
349 students
- Wapakoneta Jr. 219
Wapakoneta Jr. High
219 students
What this shows Wapakoneta Middle School reports 614 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wapakoneta Middle School compares
Wapakoneta 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.7% | ▼ 3% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 68% in Ohio - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.9%
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
$12,079
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 614 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Two or More 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Wapakoneta Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wapakoneta City reports $12,079 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wapakoneta Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wapakoneta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wapakoneta Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cridersville Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wapakoneta Jr. High | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wapakoneta Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~614 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wapakoneta Middle School
How many students attend Wapakoneta Middle School?
Wapakoneta Middle School has 614 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wapakoneta, OH. CCD year-over-year: 674 (2022-23) → 646 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wapakoneta Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wapakoneta Middle School is 19.2:1, which is 5% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wapakoneta Middle School?
30.7% of students at Wapakoneta Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wapakoneta Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wapakoneta Middle School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Wapakoneta, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wapakoneta Middle School?
Wapakoneta Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Wapakoneta Middle School rank among public schools in Wapakoneta?
By Resource Investment Index, Wapakoneta Middle School ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Wapakoneta City?
Besides Wapakoneta Middle School, Wapakoneta City also operates Wapakoneta High School (804 students), Wapakoneta Elementary (800 students), and Cridersville Elementary School (349 students). See the Wapakoneta City district page for the complete list.