Enrollment
627
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Beloit, OH
West Branch Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Branch Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390483803235
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Branch Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Beloit · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 50.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West Branch Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Branch Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Beloit, OH.
School address
District: West Branch Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390483803235 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Branch Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Branch Middle School
West Branch Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Beloit, Ohio, enrolling 627 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.4:1 is larger than about 87% of Ohio schools and 23% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 50.5% of students qualify for free meals, 60% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 627 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 334 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #102.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 627 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Beloit's elementary schools, it stands alongside West Branch Intermediate School (252 students): West Branch Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.4:1 vs 18:1).
West Branch Local also operates West Branch High School (634 students) and West Branch Early Learning Center (374 students) alongside West Branch 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 West Branch Middle School compares
West Branch 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 23% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.5% | ▲ 60% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 627 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
627
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Ohio - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,047
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 627 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 95.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.5, West Branch 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 West Branch Local, which includes West Branch Middle School.
$12,047
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.2%
State 53.2%
Federal 15.7%
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 West Branch Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Branch Early Learning Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Branch Intermediate School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Branch Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Branch Digital Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Branch Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Similar elementary schools in Beloit
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~627 students)
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Frequently asked questions about West Branch Middle School
How many students attend West Branch Middle School?
West Branch Middle School has 627 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Beloit, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Branch Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Branch Middle School is 22.4:1, which is 23% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Branch Middle School?
50.5% of students at West Branch Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Branch Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Branch Middle School is White at 95.1% of enrollment, in Beloit, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Branch Middle School?
West Branch Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 West Branch Middle School rank among public schools in Beloit?
By Resource Investment Index, West Branch Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Beloit, 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 Beloit on the city page.
Is West Branch Middle School a good school?
West Branch Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 West Branch Local?
Besides West Branch Middle School, West Branch Local also operates West Branch High School (634 students), West Branch Early Learning Center (374 students), and West Branch Intermediate School (252 students). See the West Branch Local district page for the complete list.
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