Enrollment
703
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cincinnati, OH
White Oak Middle School
Federal NCES profile for White Oak Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390473602866
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Oak Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #8 of 12
- middle schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
White Oak Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Oak Middle School ranks #8 of 12 middle schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Northwest Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390473602866 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How White Oak Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at White Oak Middle School
White Oak Middle School is a large middle school in Cincinnati, Ohio, enrolling 703 students.
At 17.1:1, 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 39.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 703 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.
Against 483 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #163.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and African American (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 234 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 244 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 703 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 30 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Cincinnati's middle schools, it stands alongside Nagel Middle School (1,087 students): White Oak Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.1:1 vs 19.4:1).
Northwest Local also operates Colerain High School (1,591 students) and Northwest High School (910 students) alongside White Oak 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 White Oak Middle School compares
White Oak 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▲ 25% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 703 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
703
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 49% in Ohio - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.8%
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
$12,787
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 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 244 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 30 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 42.0%
African American 34.1%
Two or More 11.7%
Asian 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, White Oak Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northwest Local, which includes White Oak Middle School.
$12,787
Per student
-13%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.3%
State 26.8%
Federal 19.8%
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 White Oak Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colerain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Struble Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Run Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Oak Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,591
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Cincinnati
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nagel Middle School
Standard public school
1,087 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Sycamore Junior High School
Standard public school
921 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Run Middle School
Standard public school
661 students 15:1 students per teacher
Rapid Run Middle School
Standard public school
642 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Bridgetown Middle School
Standard public school
613 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Winton Woods Middle School
Standard public school
607 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~703 students)
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Frequently asked questions about White Oak Middle School
How many students attend White Oak Middle School?
White Oak Middle School has 703 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Oak Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at White Oak Middle School is 17.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 9% 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 White Oak Middle School?
39.4% of students at White Oak Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Oak Middle School?
The largest demographic group at White Oak Middle School is White at 42.0% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Oak Middle School?
White Oak Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 White Oak Middle School rank among middle schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, White Oak Middle School ranks #8 of 12 middle schools in Cincinnati, 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 Cincinnati on the city page.
Is White Oak Middle School a good school?
White Oak Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Northwest Local?
Besides White Oak Middle School, Northwest Local also operates Colerain High School (1,591 students), Northwest High School (910 students), and Taylor Elementary School (797 students). See the Northwest Local district page for the complete list.
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