Enrollment
898
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Warren, OH
Willard Avenue Pk-8 School
Federal NCES profile for Willard Avenue Pk-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390449905413
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willard Avenue Pk-8 School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #7 of 9
- schools in Warren · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 898
- students enrolled
Willard Avenue Pk-8 School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willard Avenue Pk-8 School ranks #7 of 9 schools in Warren, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willard Avenue Pk-8 School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willard Avenue Pk-8 School
Willard Avenue Pk-8 School is a large combined-grade school in Warren, Ohio, enrolling 898 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 92% of state schools at 898 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and African American (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 449 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 305 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 898 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Warren's public schools, it stands alongside Lincoln Pk-8 School (1,027 students): Willard Avenue Pk-8 School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.7:1 vs 19.4:1).
Warren City also operates Warren G Harding High School (1,221 students) and Lincoln Pk-8 School (1,027 students) alongside Willard Avenue Pk-8 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 Willard Avenue Pk-8 School compares
Willard Avenue Pk-8 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 898 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
898
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Ohio - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.3%
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
$16,415
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 449 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
129
in-school suspensions + 176 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 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 37.4%
African American 37.1%
Two or More 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 37.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Willard Avenue Pk-8 School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warren City, which includes Willard Avenue Pk-8 School.
$16,415
Per student
+12%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.7%
State 54.4%
Federal 27.9%
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 Willard Avenue Pk-8 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren G Harding High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Pk-8 School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcguffey Pk-8 School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Pk-8 School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Preschool at Warren G. Harding High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Willard Avenue Pk-8 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 70
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Warren
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lincoln Pk-8 School
Standard public school
1,027 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Mcguffey Pk-8 School
Standard public school
783 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Pk-8 School
Standard public school
718 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Howland Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
217 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Lordstown Elementary School
Standard public school
210 students 14:1 students per teacher
Lordstown High School
Standard public school
173 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~898 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Willard Avenue Pk-8 School
How many students attend Willard Avenue Pk-8 School?
Willard Avenue Pk-8 School has 898 students enrolled. It is a public school in Warren, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willard Avenue Pk-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willard Avenue Pk-8 School is 18.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willard Avenue Pk-8 School?
The largest demographic group at Willard Avenue Pk-8 School is White at 37.4% of enrollment, in Warren, 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 Willard Avenue Pk-8 School?
Willard Avenue Pk-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Willard Avenue Pk-8 School rank among schools in Warren?
By Resource Investment Index, Willard Avenue Pk-8 School ranks #7 of 9 schools in Warren, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Warren on the city page.
Is Willard Avenue Pk-8 School a good school?
Willard Avenue Pk-8 School earns 26/100 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 Warren City?
Besides Willard Avenue Pk-8 School, Warren City also operates Warren G Harding High School (1,221 students), Lincoln Pk-8 School (1,027 students), and Mcguffey Pk-8 School (783 students). See the Warren City district page for the complete list.
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