- Enrollment
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Willoughby, OH
Willoughby Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Willoughby Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390451002012
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willoughby Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Willoughby · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 34.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Willoughby Middle School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willoughby Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Willoughby, OH.
School address
District: Willoughby-Eastlake City · Ohio
NCES ID 390451002012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Willoughby Middle School shrank from 548 students in 2022-23 to 516 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 390451002012 · Willoughby, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 13.1:1 · 34.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: North High School (1,231 students)
Willoughby Middle School shrank from 548 students in 2022-23 to 516 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Willoughby Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High Sch
North High School
1,231 students
- South High Sch
South High School
995 students
- Royalview Elem
Royalview Elementary School
689 students
- Edison Element
Edison Elementary School
543 students
- Grant Elementa
Grant Elementary School
518 students
- This school
Willoughby Middle School
509 students
What this shows Willoughby Middle School reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willoughby Middle School compares
Willoughby 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 28% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.3% | ▲ 9% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 15% in Ohio - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.4%
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
$14,981
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 57.8%
African American 28.1%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Willoughby Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Willoughby-Eastlake City reports $14,981 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willoughby Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Royalview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willoughby Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willoughby Middle School
How many students attend Willoughby Middle School?
Willoughby Middle School has 509 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Willoughby, OH. CCD year-over-year: 548 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willoughby Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willoughby Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 28% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 17% 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 Willoughby Middle School?
34.3% of students at Willoughby Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willoughby Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Willoughby Middle School is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Willoughby, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willoughby Middle School?
Willoughby Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Willoughby Middle School rank among public schools in Willoughby?
By Resource Investment Index, Willoughby Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Willoughby, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Willoughby on the city page.
What other schools are in Willoughby-Eastlake City?
Besides Willoughby Middle School, Willoughby-Eastlake City also operates North High School (1,231 students), South High School (995 students), and Royalview Elementary School (689 students). See the Willoughby-Eastlake City district page for the complete list.