Enrollment
598
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wheelersburg, OH
Wheelersburg Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wheelersburg Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390496604660
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wheelersburg Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Wheelersburg · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 16.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wheelersburg Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wheelersburg Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Wheelersburg, OH.
School address
District: Wheelersburg Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390496604660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wheelersburg Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wheelersburg Middle School
Wheelersburg Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Wheelersburg, Ohio, enrolling 598 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 598 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 646 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #466, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 598 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Wheelersburg Local spends $10,251 per pupil, 30% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Wheelersburg Local also operates Wheelersburg Elementary School (536 students) and Wheelersburg High School (457 students) alongside Wheelersburg 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 Wheelersburg Middle School compares
Wheelersburg 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.2% | ▼ 49% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 598 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
598
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Ohio - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,251
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 598 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 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 89.8%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Asian 2.7%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Wheelersburg 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 Wheelersburg Local, which includes Wheelersburg Middle School.
$10,251
Per student
-30%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.5%
State 52.0%
Federal 15.5%
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 Wheelersburg Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelersburg Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheelersburg High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wheelersburg Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary 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 (~598 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wheelersburg Middle School
How many students attend Wheelersburg Middle School?
Wheelersburg Middle School has 598 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wheelersburg, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheelersburg Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheelersburg Middle School is 20.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wheelersburg Middle School?
16.2% of students at Wheelersburg Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wheelersburg Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wheelersburg Middle School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Wheelersburg, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wheelersburg Middle School?
Wheelersburg Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Wheelersburg Middle School rank among public schools in Wheelersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Wheelersburg Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Wheelersburg, 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 Wheelersburg on the city page.
Is Wheelersburg Middle School a good school?
Wheelersburg Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 Wheelersburg Local?
Besides Wheelersburg Middle School, Wheelersburg Local also operates Wheelersburg Elementary School (536 students) and Wheelersburg High School (457 students). See the Wheelersburg Local district page for the complete list.
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