- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Carrollton, OH
West Carrollton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Carrollton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390450501970
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Carrollton Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in West Carrollton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Carrollton Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Carrollton Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in West Carrollton, OH.
School address
District: West Carrollton City · Ohio
NCES ID 390450501970 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
West Carrollton Middle School shrank from 508 students in 2022-23 to 471 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 390450501970 · West Carrollton, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 17.1:1 · 51.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: West Carrollton High School (846 students)
West Carrollton Middle School shrank from 508 students in 2022-23 to 471 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
West Carrollton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Carrollto
West Carrollton High School
846 students
- West Carrollto
West Carrollton Early Childhood Center
657 students
- Harold Schnell
Harold Schnell Elementary School
504 students
- This school
West Carrollton Middle School
479 students
- West Carrollto
West Carrollton Intermediate School
453 students
- Harry Russell 231
Harry Russell Elementary School
231 students
What this shows West Carrollton Middle School reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Carrollton Middle School compares
West Carrollton 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▲ 64% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 49% in Ohio - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.8%
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
$15,940
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 160 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 119 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 54.7%
African American 24.2%
Two or More 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, West Carrollton Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Carrollton City reports $15,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Carrollton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Carrollton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Carrollton Early Childhood Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harold Schnell Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Carrollton Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harry Russell Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Carrollton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~479 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Carrollton Middle School
How many students attend West Carrollton Middle School?
West Carrollton Middle School has 479 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Carrollton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 508 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Carrollton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Carrollton Middle School is 17.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Carrollton Middle School?
51.8% of students at West Carrollton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Carrollton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Carrollton Middle School is White at 54.7% of enrollment, in West Carrollton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Carrollton Middle School?
West Carrollton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Carrollton Middle School rank among public schools in West Carrollton?
By Resource Investment Index, West Carrollton Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in West Carrollton, 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 West Carrollton on the city page.
What other schools are in West Carrollton City?
Besides West Carrollton Middle School, West Carrollton City also operates West Carrollton High School (846 students), West Carrollton Early Childhood Center (657 students), and Harold Schnell Elementary School (504 students). See the West Carrollton City district page for the complete list.