- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cleveland, OH
Willson School
Federal NCES profile for Willson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390437805637
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willson School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of Ohio schools.
- #65 of 84
- schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 333
- students enrolled
Willson School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willson School ranks #65 of 84 schools in Cleveland, OH.
School address
District: Cleveland Municipal · Ohio
NCES ID 390437805637 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Willson School grew from 320 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 390437805637 · Cleveland, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 15.1:1 · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Campus International School (690 students)
Willson School grew from 320 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Willson School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campus Interna
Campus International School
690 students
- John F Kennedy
John F Kennedy High School
652 students
- Clark School
Clark School
650 students
- Natividad Paga
Natividad Pagan International Newcomers Academy
628 students
- Max S Hayes Hi
Max S Hayes High School
593 students
- This school
Willson School
333 students
What this shows Willson School reports 333 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willson School compares
Willson School is a growing 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 29% in Ohio - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.9%
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
$24,161
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 84.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
White 5.1%
Two or More 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, Willson School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Cleveland Municipal reports $24,161 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willson School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus International School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clark School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Natividad Pagan International Newcomers Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Max S Hayes High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willson School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Cleveland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ohio Connections Academy Inc
Standard public school
5,191 students 37.6:1 students per teacher
Mayfield High School
Standard public school
1,504 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Mayfield Middle School
Standard public school
896 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Warrensville Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
673 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
John F Kennedy High School
Standard public school
652 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Clark School
Standard public school
650 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~333 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willson School
How many students attend Willson School?
Willson School has 333 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cleveland, OH. CCD year-over-year: 320 (2022-23) → 340 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willson School is 15.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willson School?
The largest demographic group at Willson School is African American at 84.4% of enrollment, in Cleveland, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willson School?
Willson School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Willson School rank among schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Willson School ranks #65 of 84 schools in Cleveland, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cleveland on the city page.
What other schools are in Cleveland Municipal?
Besides Willson School, Cleveland Municipal also operates Campus International School (690 students), John F Kennedy High School (652 students), and Clark School (650 students). See the Cleveland Municipal district page for the complete list.