Enrollment
246
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390450301947
Wellsville Jr. Sr. High — Wellsville, OH
Federal NCES profile for Wellsville Jr. Sr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 8
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: Wellsville Local · 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)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wellsville Jr. Sr. High compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Wellsville Jr. Sr. High reports 246 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 21.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 32% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 22% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 246 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 36.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Wellsville Local spends $20,269 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 14.6% from local sources (property taxes), 65.5% from the state, and 19.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 4 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 Wellsville Jr. Sr. High 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 32% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 22% | — | — |
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
12.4:1
students per teacher
— 32% below state mean
Top 10% in Ohio — lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
36.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,269
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 246 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 246 Top 22% in Ohio — larger than 78% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 12.4:1 -32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390450301947
Student demographics
White 80.1%
Two or More 14.6%
African American 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 246:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 36.6%
In-school suspensions 10
Out-of-school suspensions 41
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wellsville Local, which includes Wellsville Jr. Sr. High.
$20,269
Per student
+20%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 14.6%
State 65.5%
Federal 19.9%
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
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Wellsville Jr. Sr. High
How many students attend Wellsville Jr. Sr. High?
Wellsville Jr. Sr. High has 246 students enrolled. It is a other school in Wellsville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wellsville Jr. Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wellsville Jr. Sr. High is 12.4:1, which is 32% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wellsville Jr. Sr. High?
The largest demographic group at Wellsville Jr. Sr. High is White at 80.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Wellsville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wellsville Jr. Sr. High?
Wellsville Jr. Sr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.