- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dayton, OH
Wright Brothers Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wright Brothers Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390438400815
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wright Brothers Middle School earns 34/100 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.
- #4 of 7
- middle schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 374
- students enrolled
Wright Brothers Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wright Brothers Middle School ranks #4 of 7 middle schools in Dayton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+72 students YoY
Wright Brothers Middle School grew from 294 students in 2022-23 to 366 in 2023-24 (+24.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+72 students YoY 390438400815 · Dayton, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Belmont High School (1,153 students)
Wright Brothers Middle School grew from 294 students in 2022-23 to 366 in 2023-24 (+24.5%). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Wright Brothers Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belmont High S
Belmont High School
1,153 students
- Stivers School
Stivers School for the Arts
837 students
- David H. Ponit
David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center
785 students
- Valerie Elemen
Valerie Elementary School
566 students
- Ruskin Element
Ruskin Elementary School
553 students
- This school 374
Wright Brothers Middle School
374 students
What this shows Wright Brothers Middle School reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wright Brothers Middle School compares
Wright Brothers Middle 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 53% | - | - |
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.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
58.0%
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
$20,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 36.4%
White 29.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 36.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Wright Brothers Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dayton City reports $20,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wright Brothers Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stivers School for the Arts | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valerie Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ruskin Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wright Brothers Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Dayton
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Hadley E Watts Middle School
Standard public school
777 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Mad River Middle School
Standard public school
562 students 17:1 students per teacher
Northridge Middle School
Standard public school
355 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Edwin Joel Brown Middle School
Standard public school
326 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Oakwood Junior High School
Standard public school
319 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Wogaman Middle School
Standard public school
318 students 11:1 students per teacher
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 (~374 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wright Brothers Middle School
How many students attend Wright Brothers Middle School?
Wright Brothers Middle School has 374 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dayton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), up 72.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wright Brothers Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wright Brothers 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 is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wright Brothers Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wright Brothers Middle School is African American at 36.4% of enrollment, in Dayton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wright Brothers Middle School?
Wright Brothers Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Wright Brothers Middle School rank among middle schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Wright Brothers Middle School ranks #4 of 7 middle schools in Dayton, 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 Dayton on the city page.
What other schools are in Dayton City?
Besides Wright Brothers Middle School, Dayton City also operates Belmont High School (1,153 students), Stivers School for the Arts (837 students), and David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center (785 students). See the Dayton City district page for the complete list.