- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Steubenville, OH
Wells Academy
Federal NCES profile for Wells Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390448204283
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wells Academy earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Steubenville · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 336
- students enrolled
Wells Academy has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wells Academy ranks #2 of 4 schools in Steubenville, OH.
School address
District: Steubenville City · Ohio
NCES ID 390448204283 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Wells Academy held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 390448204283 · Steubenville, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 18.7:1 · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Harding Middle School (793 students)
Wells Academy held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Wells Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harding Middle
Harding Middle School
793 students
- Steubenville H
Steubenville High School
706 students
- Pugliese Eleme
Pugliese Elementary West
449 students
- East Garfield
East Garfield Elementary School
382 students
- This school
Wells Academy
336 students
- Mckinley Stem 175
Mckinley Stem Academy
175 students
What this shows Wells Academy reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wells Academy compares
Wells Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Ohio - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,493
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Wells Academy is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Steubenville City reports $11,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wells Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harding Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Steubenville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pugliese Elementary West | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Garfield Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Stem Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wells Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
Similar other schools in Steubenville
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wells Academy
How many students attend Wells Academy?
Wells Academy has 336 students enrolled. It is a public school in Steubenville, OH. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wells Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wells Academy is 18.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wells Academy?
The largest demographic group at Wells Academy is White at 71.1% of enrollment, in Steubenville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wells Academy?
Wells Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wells Academy rank among schools in Steubenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Wells Academy ranks #2 of 4 schools in Steubenville, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Steubenville on the city page.
What other schools are in Steubenville City?
Besides Wells Academy, Steubenville City also operates Harding Middle School (793 students), Steubenville High School (706 students), and Pugliese Elementary West (449 students). See the Steubenville City district page for the complete list.