Enrollment
254
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+27% 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
What stands out at William S Guy Middle School
William S Guy Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Youngstown, Ohio, enrolling 254 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.1:1 is larger than about 89% of Ohio schools and 27% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 90.1% of students qualify for free meals, 185% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 254 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 23 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #17.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and African American (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 254 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 81.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 133 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 254 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Youngstown's elementary schools, it stands alongside Austintown Intermediate School (895 students): William S Guy Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.1:1 vs 19:1).
Liberty Local also operates Liberty High School (492 students) and E J Blott Elementary School (351 students) alongside William S Guy 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 William S Guy Middle School compares
William S Guy 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,755
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Liberty Local, which includes William S Guy Middle School.
$12,755
Per student
-13%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~254 students)
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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 an 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 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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is William S Guy Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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