Enrollment
294
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wellston Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wellston Middle School
Wellston Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Wellston, Ohio, enrolling 294 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 294 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 294 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 62 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 294 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Wellston City also operates Bundy Elementary School (349 students) and Wellston High School (342 students) alongside Wellston Middle School.
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 Wellston Middle School compares
Wellston Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,669
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wellston City, which includes Wellston Middle School.
$15,669
Per student
+7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.0%
State 64.4%
Federal 18.6%
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 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
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle 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 (~294 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Wellston on the city page.
Is Wellston Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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