- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Middletown, OH
Wildwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wildwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390444001339
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wildwood Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #7 of 9
- schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 444
- students enrolled
Wildwood Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wildwood Elementary School ranks #7 of 9 schools in Middletown, OH.
School address
District: Middletown City · Ohio
NCES ID 390444001339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Wildwood Elementary School shrank from 439 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 390444001339 · Middletown, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
444 enr · 20.2:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Middletown High School (1,587 students)
Wildwood Elementary School shrank from 439 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Wildwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Middletown Hig
Middletown High School
1,587 students
- Middletown Mid
Middletown Middle School
972 students
- Mayfield Eleme 503
Mayfield Elementary School
503 students
- Rosa Parks Ele 489
Rosa Parks Elementary School
489 students
- This school 444
Wildwood Elementary School
444 students
- Highview 6th G 426
Highview 6th Grade Center
426 students
What this shows Wildwood Elementary School reports 444 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wildwood Elementary School compares
Wildwood Elementary 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 11% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
444
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Ohio - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$14,554
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 444 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 55.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 14.9%
African American 11.5%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Wildwood Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Middletown City reports $14,554 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wildwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middletown Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mayfield Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosa Parks Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highview 6th Grade Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wildwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 972
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Middletown
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Middletown Middle School
Standard public school
972 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary School
Standard public school
711 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Mayfield Elementary School
Standard public school
503 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Standard public school
489 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Amanda Elementary School
Standard public school
397 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Creekview Elementary School
Standard public school
392 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~444 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wildwood Elementary School
How many students attend Wildwood Elementary School?
Wildwood Elementary School has 444 students enrolled. It is a public school in Middletown, OH. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wildwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wildwood Elementary School is 20.2:1, which is 11% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wildwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wildwood Elementary School is White at 55.2% of enrollment, in Middletown, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wildwood Elementary School?
Wildwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Wildwood Elementary School rank among schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Wildwood Elementary School ranks #7 of 9 schools in Middletown, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Middletown on the city page.
What other schools are in Middletown City?
Besides Wildwood Elementary School, Middletown City also operates Middletown High School (1,587 students), Middletown Middle School (972 students), and Mayfield Elementary School (503 students). See the Middletown City district page for the complete list.