Enrollment
404
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Willowick, OH
Willowick Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Willowick Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390451002014
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willowick Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 404
- students enrolled
Willowick Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Willoughby-Eastlake City · Ohio
NCES ID 390451002014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willowick Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willowick Middle School
Willowick Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Willowick, Ohio, enrolling 404 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 404 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 622 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #155.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and African American (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 202 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Willoughby-Eastlake City also operates North High School (1,231 students) and South High School (995 students) alongside Willowick 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 Willowick Middle School compares
Willowick 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▲ 27% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 23% in Ohio - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.6%
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
$14,294
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 202 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 62.6%
African American 19.1%
Two or More 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Willowick 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 Willoughby-Eastlake City, which includes Willowick Middle School.
$14,294
Per student
-2%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.5%
State 19.9%
Federal 13.7%
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 Willowick 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Royalview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willowick Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~404 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Willowick Middle School
How many students attend Willowick Middle School?
Willowick Middle School has 404 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Willowick, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willowick Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willowick Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% 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 Willowick Middle School?
40.0% of students at Willowick Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willowick Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Willowick Middle School is White at 62.6% of enrollment, in Willowick, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willowick Middle School?
Willowick Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
Is Willowick Middle School a good school?
Willowick Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% 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 Willoughby-Eastlake City?
Besides Willowick 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.
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