Enrollment
379
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 390504604379
Waynesville Middle School — Waynesville, OH
Federal NCES profile for Waynesville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 63/100.
👥 Class size 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 80
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Wayne Local · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waynesville Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Waynesville Middle School reports 379 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 16% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 8.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Wayne Local spends $17,210 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 61.7% from local sources (property taxes), 27.6% from the state, and 10.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (C+), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Waynesville Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 48% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
— 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Ohio — lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$17,210
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 379 Top 48% in Ohio — larger than 52% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 15.4:1 -16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390504604379
Student demographics
White 90.5%
Two or More 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 2.4%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 8.2%
In-school suspensions 26
Out-of-school suspensions 20
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayne Local, which includes Waynesville Middle School.
$17,210
Per student
+2%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 61.7%
State 27.6%
Federal 10.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Waynesville Middle School
How many students attend Waynesville Middle School?
Waynesville Middle School has 379 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waynesville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waynesville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waynesville Middle School is 15.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waynesville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Waynesville Middle School is White at 90.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Waynesville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waynesville Middle School?
Waynesville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (C+) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.