Enrollment
336
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390448204283
Wells Academy — Steubenville, OH
Federal NCES profile for Wells Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 65/100.
👥 Class size 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 97
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: Steubenville City · 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)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wells Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Wells Academy reports 336 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 0% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 15% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 13 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Steubenville City spends $13,592 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 17.2% from local sources (property taxes), 59.6% from the state, and 23.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (B-), 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 Wells Academy 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 | 18.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 39% | — | — |
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
18.3:1
students per teacher
— 0% above state mean
Top 59% in Ohio — lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,592
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors25.0 FTE
Per 13 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
Enrollment 336 Top 39% in Ohio — larger than 61% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 18.3:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390448204283
Student demographics
White 71.1%
African American 13.1%
Two or More 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 71.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 25.0
Students per counselor 13:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Steubenville City, which includes Wells Academy.
$13,592
Per student
-19%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 17.2%
State 59.6%
Federal 23.2%
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
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
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Frequently asked questions about Wells Academy
How many students attend Wells Academy?
Wells Academy has 336 students enrolled. It is a other school in Steubenville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wells Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wells Academy is 18.3:1, which is 0% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wells Academy?
The largest demographic group at Wells Academy is White at 71.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Steubenville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wells Academy?
Wells Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (B-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.