Enrollment
383
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waverly, OH
Waverly Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Waverly Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390491403505
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waverly Junior High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Waverly · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 383
- students enrolled
Waverly Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waverly Junior High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Waverly, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waverly Junior High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waverly Junior High School
Waverly Junior High School is a mid-sized middle school in Waverly, Ohio, enrolling 383 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13.2:1, Waverly Junior High School is leaner than roughly 85% of Ohio schools and 27% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
With 383 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.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 383 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Waverly City also operates Waverly High School (435 students) and Waverly Primary School (415 students) alongside Waverly Junior High 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 Waverly Junior High School compares
Waverly Junior High 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 15% in Ohio - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.4%
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
$14,178
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 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 93.7%
African American 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.0, Waverly Junior High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waverly City, which includes Waverly Junior High School.
$14,178
Per student
-3%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 54.7%
Federal 18.0%
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 Waverly Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waverly Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waverly Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waverly Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~383 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Waverly Junior High School
How many students attend Waverly Junior High School?
Waverly Junior High School has 383 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waverly, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waverly Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waverly Junior High School is 13.2:1, which is 27% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 16% 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 Waverly Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Waverly Junior High School is White at 93.7% of enrollment, in Waverly, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waverly Junior High School?
Waverly Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Waverly Junior High School rank among public schools in Waverly?
By Resource Investment Index, Waverly Junior High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Waverly, 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 Waverly on the city page.
Is Waverly Junior High School a good school?
Waverly Junior High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Ohio schools. 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 Waverly City?
Besides Waverly Junior High School, Waverly City also operates Waverly High School (435 students), Waverly Primary School (415 students), and Waverly Intermediate School (374 students). See the Waverly City district page for the complete list.
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