Enrollment
1,704
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Batavia, OH
West Clermont Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Clermont Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390463502522
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Clermont Middle School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Batavia · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 34.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Clermont Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Clermont Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Batavia, OH.
School address
District: West Clermont Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390463502522 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
104.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Clermont Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Clermont Middle School
West Clermont Middle School is a large middle school in Batavia, Ohio, enrolling 1,704 students.
At 16.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,704 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 70 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #66, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 568 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 490 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,704 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Batavia's middle schools, it stands alongside Batavia Middle School (584 students): West Clermont Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.4:1 vs 18.8:1).
West Clermont Local also operates West Clermont High School (2,048 students) and Amelia Elementary School (671 students) alongside West Clermont 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 Clermont Middle School compares
West Clermont 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.3% | ▲ 9% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,704 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,704
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 41% in Ohio - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$12,132
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 568 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
262
in-school suspensions + 228 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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 83.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 3.6%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.0, West Clermont Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Clermont Local, which includes West Clermont Middle School.
$12,132
Per student
-17%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.8%
State 31.4%
Federal 12.8%
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 Clermont Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Clermont High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amelia Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willowville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summerside Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Merwin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Clermont Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,048
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Batavia
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,704 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Clermont Middle School
How many students attend West Clermont Middle School?
West Clermont Middle School has 1,704 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Batavia, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Clermont Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Clermont Middle School is 16.4:1, which is 10% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 4% 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 Clermont Middle School?
34.3% of students at West Clermont Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Clermont Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Clermont Middle School is White at 83.8% of enrollment, in Batavia, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Clermont Middle School?
West Clermont Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 Clermont Middle School rank among middle schools in Batavia?
By Resource Investment Index, West Clermont Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Batavia, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Batavia on the city page.
Is West Clermont Middle School a good school?
West Clermont Middle School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 Clermont Local?
Besides West Clermont Middle School, West Clermont Local also operates West Clermont High School (2,048 students), Amelia Elementary School (671 students), and Willowville Elementary School (614 students). See the West Clermont Local district page for the complete list.
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