Enrollment
493
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Geauga Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Geauga Middle School
West Geauga Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Chesterland, Ohio, enrolling 493 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.4% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 493 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 427 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #383, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 493 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
West Geauga Local also operates West Geauga High School (641 students) and Robert C Lindsey Elementary School (468 students) alongside West Geauga 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 Geauga Middle School compares
West Geauga 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,427
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Geauga Local, which includes West Geauga Middle School.
$14,427
Per student
-2%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.8%
State 23.0%
Federal 7.2%
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 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
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other 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 (~493 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Chesterland on the city page.
Is West Geauga Middle School a good school?
West Geauga Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of 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 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.
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