At a glance
Reported students
439
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio middle enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 649 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
298
General Johnnie Wilson Middle School: 439 reported students.
State peer staffing position
18th percentile
13.7:1 reported; state peer median 16.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 452
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.7:1
What the reported data says about General Johnnie Wilson Middle School
General Johnnie Wilson Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Lorain. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Lorain City. NCES reports 439 students for 2024–25.
Among 649 middle schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 440 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, below the Ohio median of 16.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (43.1%) and Black (28.7%). English learners represent 10% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking General Johnnie Wilson Middle School
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 32 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17.8%
- Hispanic43.1%
- Black28.7%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lorain City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Southview Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
423 reported students
Longfellow Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
398 reported students
Larkmoor Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
432 reported students
Toni Wofford Morrison ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
324 reported students
Frank Jacinto Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
307 reported students
Stevan Dohanos Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
301 reported students
Public schools near General Johnnie Wilson Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Middle Middle · Charter · Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Middle | 05–08 | 102 | 1.4 mi |
| Durling Middle School Middle · Clearview Local | 05–08 | 448 | 1.5 mi |
| Longfellow Middle School Middle · Lorain City | 06–08 | 398 | 2.3 mi |
| Southview Middle School Middle · Lorain City | 06–08 | 423 | 3.6 mi |
| Westwood Middle School Middle · Elyria City Schools | 05–08 | 480 | 4 mi |
| Amherst Junior High School Middle · Amherst Exempted Village | 06–08 | 859 | 4.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about General Johnnie Wilson Middle School
What grades does General Johnnie Wilson Middle School serve?
General Johnnie Wilson Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Lorain City.
How many students attend General Johnnie Wilson Middle School?
General Johnnie Wilson Middle School reported 439 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 649 Ohio middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 452 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at General Johnnie Wilson Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 439 students and 32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 16.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is General Johnnie Wilson Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
General Johnnie Wilson Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lorain City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is General Johnnie Wilson Middle School in?
General Johnnie Wilson Middle School is part of Lorain City, based in Lorain, OH, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near General Johnnie Wilson Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Middle (1.4 mi), Durling Middle School (1.5 mi), Longfellow Middle School (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.