- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Etna, OH
Watkins Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Watkins Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390480403098
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Watkins Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Etna · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 24.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Watkins Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Watkins Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Etna, OH.
School address
District: Southwest Licking Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390480403098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Watkins Middle School held near 1,069 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 390480403098 · Etna, OH Other · MID · TRAD
1,147 enr · 20.5:1 · 24.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Watkins Memorial High School (1,397 students)
Watkins Middle School held near 1,069 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Watkins Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watkins Memori
Watkins Memorial High School
1,397 students
- This school
Watkins Middle School
1,147 students
- Watkins Interm
Watkins Intermediate School
801 students
- Etna Elementar 511
Etna Elementary
511 students
- Kirkersville E 483
Kirkersville Elementary School
483 students
- Pataskala Elem 457
Pataskala Elementary School
457 students
What this shows Watkins Middle School reports 1,147 students on the CCD universe file.
How Watkins Middle School compares
Watkins 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.4% | ▼ 23% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,147 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,147
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Ohio - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$11,739
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 574 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
113
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 70.8%
Asian 13.0%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Watkins Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southwest Licking Local reports $11,739 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Watkins Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watkins Memorial High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Watkins Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Etna Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kirkersville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pataskala Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watkins Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Etna
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~1,147 students)
Frequently asked questions about Watkins Middle School
How many students attend Watkins Middle School?
Watkins Middle School has 1,147 students enrolled. It is a public school in Etna, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,065 (2022-23) → 1,069 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watkins Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Watkins Middle School is 20.5:1, which is 13% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Watkins Middle School?
24.4% of students at Watkins Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Watkins Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Watkins Middle School is White at 70.8% of enrollment, in Etna, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watkins Middle School?
Watkins Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Watkins Middle School rank among public schools in Etna?
By Resource Investment Index, Watkins Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Etna, 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 Southwest Licking Local?
Besides Watkins Middle School, Southwest Licking Local also operates Watkins Memorial High School (1,397 students), Watkins Intermediate School (801 students), and Etna Elementary (511 students). See the Southwest Licking Local district page for the complete list.