- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Willard, OH
Willard Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Willard Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390450901992
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willard Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Willard · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.1:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Willard Middle School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willard Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Willard, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Willard Middle School held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 390450901992 · Willard, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 8.1:1 · 55.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Willard Elementary School (558 students)
Willard Middle School held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Willard Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Willard Elemen
Willard Elementary School
558 students
- Willard High S
Willard High School
319 students
- This school
Willard Middle School
306 students
What this shows Willard Middle School reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willard Middle School compares
Willard Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.1:1 | ▼ 55% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▲ 75% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 55% below state mean
Top 3% in Ohio - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.3%
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
$15,715
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 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.8, Willard Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Willard City reports $15,715 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willard Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willard Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willard High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Willard Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~306 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Willard Middle School
How many students attend Willard Middle School?
Willard Middle School has 306 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Willard, OH. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willard Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willard Middle School is 8.1:1, which is 55% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 48% 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 Willard Middle School?
55.2% of students at Willard Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willard Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Willard Middle School is White at 69.6% of enrollment, in Willard, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willard Middle School?
Willard Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Willard Middle School rank among public schools in Willard?
By Resource Investment Index, Willard Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Willard, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Willard City?
Besides Willard Middle School, Willard City also operates Willard Elementary School (558 students) and Willard High School (319 students). See the Willard City district page for the complete list.