- Enrollment
- 2,403
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hamilton, OH
Wilson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390441001054
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 587
- students enrolled
Wilson Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Hamilton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-86 students YoY
Wilson Middle School shrank from 655 students in 2022-23 to 569 in 2023-24 (-13.1%).
Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-86 students YoY 390441001054 · Hamilton, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
587 enr · 18.3:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton High School (2,403 students)
Wilson Middle School shrank from 655 students in 2022-23 to 569 in 2023-24 (-13.1%). Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Wilson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High School
2,403 students
- Garfield Middl 814
Garfield Middle School
814 students
- Ridgeway Eleme 705
Ridgeway Elementary School
705 students
- Highland Eleme 695
Highland Elementary School
695 students
- Linden Element 674
Linden Elementary School
674 students
- This school 587
Wilson Middle School
587 students
What this shows Wilson Middle School reports 587 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson Middle School compares
Wilson 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 587 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
587
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Ohio - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
58.4%
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
$13,968
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Wilson Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamilton City reports $13,968 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garfield Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgeway Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Linden Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Hamilton
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~587 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 655 (2022-23) → 569 (2023-24), down 86.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Middle School is 18.3:1, which is 1% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Middle School is White at 66.3% of enrollment, in Hamilton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Middle School?
Wilson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Wilson Middle School rank among middle schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Hamilton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Hamilton on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton City?
Besides Wilson Middle School, Hamilton City also operates Hamilton High School (2,403 students), Garfield Middle School (814 students), and Ridgeway Elementary School (705 students). See the Hamilton City district page for the complete list.