Enrollment
587
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilson Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wilson Middle School
Wilson Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Hamilton, Ohio, enrolling 587 students.
At 18.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 587 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 294 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 362 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 587 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 14 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hamilton's middle schools, it stands alongside Garfield Middle School (814 students): Wilson Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.3:1 vs 16.3:1).
Hamilton City also operates Hamilton High School (2,403 students) and Garfield Middle School (814 students) alongside Wilson 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 Wilson Middle School compares
Wilson 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,733
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton City, which includes Wilson Middle School.
$12,733
Per student
-13%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 2,403
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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.
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 (~587 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
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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 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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Wilson Middle School a good school?
Wilson Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 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.
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