Enrollment
254
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390501903872
William S Guy Middle School — Youngstown, OH
Federal NCES profile for William S Guy Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Liberty Local · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
34.1:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+86% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+185% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William S Guy Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
William S Guy Middle School reports 254 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 34.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 86% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 114% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 90.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 185% above the Ohio average and 74% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 254 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 81.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Liberty Local spends $13,736 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 47.8% from local sources (property taxes), 33.3% from the state, and 18.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How William S Guy Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 34.1:1 | ▲ 86% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.1% | ▲ 185% | 31.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 24% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
90.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 185% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
34.1:1
students per teacher
— 86% above state mean
Top 98% in Ohio — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
81.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,736
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 254 Top 24% in Ohio — larger than 76% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 34.1:1 +86% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 90.1% +185% vs state
NCES ID 390501903872
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 254:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 81.1%
In-school suspensions 73
Out-of-school suspensions 60
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Liberty Local, which includes William S Guy Middle School.
$13,736
Per student
-19%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 47.8%
State 33.3%
Federal 18.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 a elementary school in Youngstown, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William S Guy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at William S Guy Middle School is 34.1:1, which is 86% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 114% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Youngstown, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William S Guy Middle School?
William S Guy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.