- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+265 students YoY
West Branch Middle School grew from 400 students in 2022-23 to 665 in 2023-24 (+66.3%).
Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+265 students YoY 390483803235 · Beloit, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
627 enr · 22.4:1 · 50.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: West Branch High School (634 students)
West Branch Middle School grew from 400 students in 2022-23 to 665 in 2023-24 (+66.3%). Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
West Branch Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Branch Hi
West Branch High School
634 students
- This school
West Branch Middle School
627 students
- West Branch Ea
West Branch Early Learning Center
374 students
- West Branch In 252
West Branch Intermediate School
252 students
- West Branch Pr 90
West Branch Preschool
90 students
- West Branch Di 10
West Branch Digital Academy
10 students
What this shows West Branch Middle School reports 627 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Branch Middle School compares
West Branch Middle School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,168
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for West Branch Local reports $12,168 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~627 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 665 (2023-24), up 265.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.