- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Youngstown, OH
William S Guy Middle School
Federal NCES profile for William S Guy Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390501903872
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William S Guy Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #7 of 15
- elementary schools in Youngstown · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.1:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 90.1%
- free-lunch eligible
William S Guy Middle School has class sizes larger than 89% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William S Guy Middle School ranks #7 of 15 elementary schools in Youngstown, OH.
School address
District: Liberty Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390501903872 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-145 students YoY
William S Guy Middle School shrank from 375 students in 2022-23 to 230 in 2023-24 (-38.7%).
Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-145 students YoY 390501903872 · Youngstown, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
254 enr · 23.1:1 · 90.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty High School (492 students)
William S Guy Middle School shrank from 375 students in 2022-23 to 230 in 2023-24 (-38.7%). Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
William S Guy Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
492 students
- E J Blott Elem
E J Blott Elementary School
351 students
- This school
William S Guy Middle School
254 students
What this shows William S Guy Middle School reports 254 students on the CCD universe file.
How William S Guy Middle School compares
William S Guy Middle 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 27% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.1% | ▲ 185% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 185% 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
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 89% in Ohio - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
81.1%
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
$13,408
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 52.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 41.7%
African American 35.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 11.0%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, William S Guy Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Liberty Local reports $13,408 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William S Guy Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E J Blott Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William S Guy Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Youngstown
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Austintown Intermediate School
Standard public school
895 students 19:1 students per teacher
Boardman Center Intermediate School
Standard public school
814 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Stambaugh Charter Academy
Standard public school
472 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Horizon Science Academy Youngstown
Standard public school
439 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
West Boulevard Elementary School
Standard public school
417 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Stadium Drive Elementary School
Standard public school
378 students 21:1 students per teacher
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 (~254 students)
Frequently asked questions about William S Guy Middle School
How many students attend William S Guy Middle School?
William S Guy Middle School has 254 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Youngstown, OH. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 230 (2023-24), down 145.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William S Guy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at William S Guy Middle School is 23.1:1, which is 27% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William S Guy Middle School?
90.1% of students at William S Guy Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William S Guy Middle School?
The largest demographic group at William S Guy Middle School is White at 41.7% of enrollment, in Youngstown, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William S Guy Middle School?
William S Guy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 William S Guy Middle School rank among elementary schools in Youngstown?
By Resource Investment Index, William S Guy Middle School ranks #7 of 15 elementary schools in Youngstown, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Youngstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Liberty Local?
Besides William S Guy Middle School, Liberty Local also operates Liberty High School (492 students) and E J Blott Elementary School (351 students). See the Liberty Local district page for the complete list.