Enrollment
614
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wapakoneta Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wapakoneta Middle School
Wapakoneta Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Wapakoneta, Ohio, enrolling 614 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 30.7% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 614 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 685 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #617, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 614 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.9% 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 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Wapakoneta City also operates Wapakoneta High School (804 students) and Wapakoneta Elementary (800 students) alongside Wapakoneta 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 Wapakoneta Middle School compares
Wapakoneta 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wapakoneta City, which includes Wapakoneta Middle School.
$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 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
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~614 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Wapakoneta Middle School a good school?
Wapakoneta Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 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.
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