Enrollment
587
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 390441001054
Wilson Middle School — Hamilton, OH
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 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: Hamilton City · 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)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilson Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Wilson Middle School reports 587 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 32.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% 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 29% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 294 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 58.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hamilton City spends $13,788 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 21.5% from local sources (property taxes), 56.2% from the state, and 22.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Wilson 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 12% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 587 | top 77% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
— 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Ohio — lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
58.4%
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
$13,788
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 294 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
163
in-school suspensions + 199 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 61.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 587 Top 77% in Ohio — larger than 23% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Students per teacher 20.5:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390441001054
Student demographics
White 66.3%
African American 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 294:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 58.4%
In-school suspensions 163
Out-of-school suspensions 199
Expulsions 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton City, which includes Wilson Middle School.
$13,788
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 56.2%
Federal 22.3%
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
- 2,403
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
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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 Wilson Middle School
How many students attend Wilson Middle School?
Wilson Middle School has 587 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hamilton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Middle School is 20.5:1, which is 12% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Middle School is White at 66.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hamilton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Middle School?
Wilson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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.