Enrollment
382
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wauseon, OH
Wauseon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wauseon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390456402318
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wauseon Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Wauseon · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 57.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wauseon Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wauseon Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Wauseon, OH.
School address
District: Wauseon Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390456402318 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wauseon Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wauseon Middle School
Wauseon Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Wauseon, Ohio, enrolling 382 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 57.3% of students qualify for free meals, 81% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 382 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 263 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #75.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 382 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Wauseon Exempted Village also operates Wauseon High School (526 students) and Wauseon Primary School (418 students) alongside Wauseon 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 Wauseon Middle School compares
Wauseon 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.3% | ▲ 81% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 36% in Ohio - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$12,145
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 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 68.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.1%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.3%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 68.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, Wauseon Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wauseon Exempted Village, which includes Wauseon Middle School.
$12,145
Per student
-17%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.5%
State 47.0%
Federal 13.5%
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 Wauseon Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wauseon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wauseon Primary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wauseon Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wauseon Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~382 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wauseon Middle School
How many students attend Wauseon Middle School?
Wauseon Middle School has 382 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wauseon, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wauseon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wauseon Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 13% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wauseon Middle School?
57.3% of students at Wauseon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wauseon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wauseon Middle School is White at 68.6% of enrollment, in Wauseon, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wauseon Middle School?
Wauseon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Wauseon Middle School rank among public schools in Wauseon?
By Resource Investment Index, Wauseon Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Wauseon, 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 Wauseon on the city page.
Is Wauseon Middle School a good school?
Wauseon Middle School earns 41/100 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 Wauseon Exempted Village?
Besides Wauseon Middle School, Wauseon Exempted Village also operates Wauseon High School (526 students), Wauseon Primary School (418 students), and Wauseon Elementary School (391 students). See the Wauseon Exempted Village district page for the complete list.
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