- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Atwater, OH
Waterloo Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Waterloo Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390492403543
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waterloo Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Atwater · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.5:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 131
- students enrolled
Waterloo Middle School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waterloo Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Atwater, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Waterloo Middle School shrank from 178 students in 2022-23 to 119 in 2023-24 (-33.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 390492403543 · Atwater, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
131 enr · 5.5:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Waterloo Elementary School (462 students)
Waterloo Middle School shrank from 178 students in 2022-23 to 119 in 2023-24 (-33.1%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Waterloo Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waterloo Eleme
Waterloo Elementary School
462 students
- Waterloo High
Waterloo High School
203 students
- This school 131
Waterloo Middle School
131 students
What this shows Waterloo Middle School reports 131 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waterloo Middle School compares
Waterloo 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 | 5.5:1 | ▼ 70% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 131 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
131
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
5.5:1
students per teacher
- 70% below state mean
Top 1% in Ohio - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.2%
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
$14,265
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 131 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, Waterloo Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Waterloo Local reports $14,265 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waterloo Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waterloo High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waterloo Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 6.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~131 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waterloo Middle School
How many students attend Waterloo Middle School?
Waterloo Middle School has 131 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Atwater, OH. CCD year-over-year: 178 (2022-23) → 119 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterloo Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterloo Middle School is 5.5:1, which is 70% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 65% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waterloo Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Waterloo Middle School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Atwater, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waterloo Middle School?
Waterloo Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Waterloo Middle School rank among public schools in Atwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Waterloo Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Atwater, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Waterloo Local?
Besides Waterloo Middle School, Waterloo Local also operates Waterloo Elementary School (462 students) and Waterloo High School (203 students). See the Waterloo Local district page for the complete list.