- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chesterland, OH
West Geauga Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Geauga Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390472202809
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Geauga Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Chesterland · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 8.4%
- free-lunch eligible
West Geauga Middle School has class sizes larger than 83% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Geauga Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Chesterland, OH.
School address
District: West Geauga Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390472202809 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
West Geauga Middle School held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 390472202809 · Chesterland, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
493 enr · 21.4:1 · 8.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: West Geauga High School (641 students)
West Geauga Middle School held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
West Geauga Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Geauga Hi
West Geauga High School
641 students
- This school
West Geauga Middle School
493 students
- Robert C Linds
Robert C Lindsey Elementary School
468 students
- Westwood Eleme
Westwood Elementary School
367 students
What this shows West Geauga Middle School reports 493 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Geauga Middle School compares
West Geauga Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.4% | ▼ 73% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Ohio - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$15,340
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 493 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.0, West Geauga Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Geauga Local reports $15,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Geauga Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Geauga High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert C Lindsey Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Geauga Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide other 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 (~493 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Geauga Middle School
How many students attend West Geauga Middle School?
West Geauga Middle School has 493 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chesterland, OH. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 514 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Geauga Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Geauga Middle School is 21.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Geauga Middle School?
8.4% of students at West Geauga Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Geauga Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Geauga Middle School is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Chesterland, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Geauga Middle School?
West Geauga Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Geauga Middle School rank among public schools in Chesterland?
By Resource Investment Index, West Geauga Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Chesterland, 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 Geauga Local?
Besides West Geauga Middle School, West Geauga Local also operates West Geauga High School (641 students), Robert C Lindsey Elementary School (468 students), and Westwood Elementary School (367 students). See the West Geauga Local district page for the complete list.