- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Wauseon Middle School shrank from 410 students in 2022-23 to 387 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 390456402318 · Wauseon, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 15.9:1 · 57.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Wauseon High School (526 students)
Wauseon Middle School shrank from 410 students in 2022-23 to 387 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Wauseon Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wauseon High S
Wauseon High School
526 students
- Wauseon Primar
Wauseon Primary School
418 students
- Wauseon Elemen
Wauseon Elementary School
391 students
- This school
Wauseon Middle School
382 students
What this shows Wauseon Middle School reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wauseon Middle School compares
Wauseon 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,594
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 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.
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
District finance for Wauseon Exempted Village reports $12,594 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~382 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), down 23.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.