Enrollment
377
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wickliffe, OH
Wickliffe Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wickliffe Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390450801987
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wickliffe Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Wickliffe · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wickliffe Middle School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wickliffe Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wickliffe, OH.
School address
District: Wickliffe City · Ohio
NCES ID 390450801987 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wickliffe Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wickliffe Middle School
Wickliffe Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Wickliffe, Ohio, enrolling 377 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.9% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 377 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 669 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #408.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 377 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 103 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 377 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Wickliffe City also operates Wickliffe Elementary School (642 students) and Wickliffe High School (586 students) alongside Wickliffe 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 Wickliffe Middle School compares
Wickliffe 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▲ 4% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 24% in Ohio - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$14,468
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 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.3 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wickliffe City, which includes Wickliffe Middle School.
$14,468
Per student
-1%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.4%
State 21.1%
Federal 6.5%
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 Wickliffe Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wickliffe Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wickliffe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wickliffe Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~377 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wickliffe Middle School
How many students attend Wickliffe Middle School?
Wickliffe Middle School has 377 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wickliffe, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wickliffe Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wickliffe Middle School is 14.5:1, which is 20% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% lower 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 Wickliffe Middle School?
32.9% of students at Wickliffe Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wickliffe Middle School?
Wickliffe Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Wickliffe Middle School rank among public schools in Wickliffe?
By Resource Investment Index, Wickliffe Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wickliffe, 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 Wickliffe on the city page.
Is Wickliffe Middle School a good school?
Wickliffe Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% 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 Wickliffe City?
Besides Wickliffe Middle School, Wickliffe City also operates Wickliffe Elementary School (642 students) and Wickliffe High School (586 students). See the Wickliffe City district page for the complete list.
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