Enrollment
683
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dublin, OH
Willard Grizzell Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Willard Grizzell Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390470200475
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willard Grizzell Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Dublin · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 0.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Willard Grizzell Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willard Grizzell Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Dublin, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
0.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-97% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willard Grizzell Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willard Grizzell Middle School
Willard Grizzell Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Dublin, Ohio, enrolling 683 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 0.9% free-meal eligibility runs 97% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 683 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 256 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #23, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Asian (14%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 342 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Dublin's middle schools, it stands alongside Ann Simpson Davis Middle School (890 students): Willard Grizzell Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.9:1 vs 16.2:1).
Dublin City also operates Dublin Jerome High School (2,075 students) and Dublin Coffman High School (1,824 students) alongside Willard Grizzell 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 Willard Grizzell Middle School compares
Willard Grizzell 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.9% | ▼ 97% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 683 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
683
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
0.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 36% in Ohio - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,777
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 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 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 75.4%
Asian 13.6%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Willard Grizzell 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 Dublin City, which includes Willard Grizzell Middle School.
$15,777
Per student
+8%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.0%
State 13.0%
Federal 8.0%
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 Grizzell Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin Jerome High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dublin Coffman High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dublin Scioto High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abraham Depp Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ann Simpson Davis Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willard Grizzell Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,824
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Dublin
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~683 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Willard Grizzell Middle School
How many students attend Willard Grizzell Middle School?
Willard Grizzell Middle School has 683 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dublin, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willard Grizzell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willard Grizzell Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 13% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% 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 Willard Grizzell Middle School?
0.9% of students at Willard Grizzell Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willard Grizzell Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Willard Grizzell Middle School is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Dublin, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willard Grizzell Middle School?
Willard Grizzell Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Grizzell Middle School rank among middle schools in Dublin?
By Resource Investment Index, Willard Grizzell Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Dublin, 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 Dublin on the city page.
Is Willard Grizzell Middle School a good school?
Willard Grizzell Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Dublin City?
Besides Willard Grizzell Middle School, Dublin City also operates Dublin Jerome High School (2,075 students), Dublin Coffman High School (1,824 students), and Dublin Scioto High School (1,437 students). See the Dublin City district page for the complete list.
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