- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · East Cleveland, OH
W.H. Kirk Middle School
Federal NCES profile for W.H. Kirk Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390439000868
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W.H. Kirk Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in East Cleveland · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 194
- students enrolled
W.H. Kirk Middle School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W.H. Kirk Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in East Cleveland, OH.
School address
District: East Cleveland City School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390439000868 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
W.H. Kirk Middle School shrank from 291 students in 2022-23 to 242 in 2023-24 (-16.8%).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 390439000868 · East Cleveland, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
194 enr · 9.7:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Shaw High School (420 students)
W.H. Kirk Middle School shrank from 291 students in 2022-23 to 242 in 2023-24 (-16.8%). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
W.H. Kirk Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shaw High Scho
Shaw High School
420 students
- Caledonia Elem
Caledonia Elementary School
245 students
- This school
W.H. Kirk Middle School
194 students
- Mayfair Elemen 130
Mayfair Elementary School
130 students
- Superior Schoo 118
Superior School for the Performing Arts
118 students
- Prospect Acade 70
Prospect Academy
70 students
What this shows W.H. Kirk Middle School reports 194 students on the CCD universe file.
How W.H. Kirk Middle School compares
W.H. Kirk 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 47% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 194 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
194
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 5% in Ohio - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
83.0%
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
$33,509
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 95.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: African American at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.9, W.H. Kirk Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for East Cleveland City School District reports $33,509 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W.H. Kirk Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caledonia Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mayfair Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Superior School for the Performing Arts | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Prospect Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W.H. Kirk Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 70
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- 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 (~194 students)
Frequently asked questions about W.H. Kirk Middle School
How many students attend W.H. Kirk Middle School?
W.H. Kirk Middle School has 194 students enrolled. It is a middle school in East Cleveland, OH. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W.H. Kirk Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at W.H. Kirk Middle School is 9.7:1, which is 47% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W.H. Kirk Middle School?
The largest demographic group at W.H. Kirk Middle School is African American at 95.9% of enrollment, in East Cleveland, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W.H. Kirk Middle School?
W.H. Kirk 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 W.H. Kirk Middle School rank among public schools in East Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, W.H. Kirk Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in East Cleveland, 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 East Cleveland on the city page.
What other schools are in East Cleveland City School District?
Besides W.H. Kirk Middle School, East Cleveland City School District also operates Shaw High School (420 students), Caledonia Elementary School (245 students), and Mayfair Elementary School (130 students). See the East Cleveland City School District district page for the complete list.