- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wellston, OH
Wellston Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wellston Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390450201940
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wellston Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Wellston · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 294
- students enrolled
Wellston Middle School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wellston Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Wellston, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Wellston Middle School shrank from 301 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.9 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 390450201940 · Wellston, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 13.4:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Bundy Elementary School (349 students)
Wellston Middle School shrank from 301 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 22.9 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Wellston Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bundy Elementa
Bundy Elementary School
349 students
- Wellston High
Wellston High School
342 students
- This school
Wellston Middle School
294 students
- Wellston Inter
Wellston Intermediate School
269 students
What this shows Wellston Middle School reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wellston Middle School compares
Wellston Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 26% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Ohio - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.8%
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
$16,921
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.6%
Two or More 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Largest group: White at 96.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.6, Wellston Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wellston City reports $16,921 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wellston Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bundy Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wellston High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wellston Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wellston Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~294 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wellston Middle School
How many students attend Wellston Middle School?
Wellston Middle School has 294 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wellston, OH. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wellston Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wellston Middle School is 13.4:1, which is 26% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wellston Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wellston Middle School is White at 96.6% of enrollment, in Wellston, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wellston Middle School?
Wellston Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Wellston Middle School rank among public schools in Wellston?
By Resource Investment Index, Wellston Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Wellston, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wellston City?
Besides Wellston Middle School, Wellston City also operates Bundy Elementary School (349 students), Wellston High School (342 students), and Wellston Intermediate School (269 students). See the Wellston City district page for the complete list.