Enrollment
336
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wells Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wells Academy
Wells Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Steubenville, Ohio, enrolling 336 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 336 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 13 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Steubenville's public schools, it stands alongside Pugliese Elementary West (449 students): Wells Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.7:1 vs 18.7:1).
Steubenville City also operates Harding Middle School (793 students) and Steubenville High School (706 students) alongside Wells Academy.
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 Wells Academy compares
Wells Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,862
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Steubenville City, which includes Wells Academy.
$11,862
Per student
-19%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~336 students)
Next steps
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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 public school in Steubenville, OH.
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, 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.
Is Wells Academy a good school?
Wells Academy earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 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.
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