- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ontario Center, NY
Wayne Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wayne Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 363033004076
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayne Central Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Ontario Center · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wayne Central Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne Central Middle School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Ontario Center, NY.
School address
District: Wayne Central School District · New York
NCES ID 363033004076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Wayne Central Middle School held near 614 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 61.5 → 59.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 363033004076 · Ontario Center, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
628 enr · 10.3:1 · 34.4% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayne Senior High School (664 students)
Wayne Central Middle School held near 614 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 61.5 → 59.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Wayne Central Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayne Senior H
Wayne Senior High School
664 students
- This school
Wayne Central Middle School
628 students
- Wayne Central
Wayne Central Primary School
434 students
- Wayne Central
Wayne Central Elementary School
305 students
What this shows Wayne Central Middle School reports 628 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wayne Central Middle School compares
Wayne Central Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▼ 39% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 628 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
628
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in New York - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$22,905
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, Wayne Central Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wayne Central School District reports $22,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wayne Central Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wayne Central Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayne Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayne Central Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~628 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wayne Central Middle School
How many students attend Wayne Central Middle School?
Wayne Central Middle School has 628 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ontario Center, NY. CCD year-over-year: 625 (2022-23) → 614 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne Central Middle School is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 34% lower 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 Wayne Central Middle School?
34.4% of students at Wayne Central Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayne Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wayne Central Middle School is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Ontario Center, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayne Central Middle School?
Wayne Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Wayne Central Middle School rank among elementary schools in Ontario Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne Central Middle School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Ontario Center, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wayne Central School District?
Besides Wayne Central Middle School, Wayne Central School District also operates Wayne Senior High School (664 students), Wayne Central Primary School (434 students), and Wayne Central Elementary School (305 students). See the Wayne Central School District district page for the complete list.