Wapakoneta Middle School in Wapakoneta, OH

At a glance

Reported students

614

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

28.87

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

21.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

05–07

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Ohio middle enrollment

74th percentile

Compared with 649 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

614

Wapakoneta Middle School: 614 reported students.

State peer staffing position

90th percentile

21.3:1 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: 695
Teachers (FTE): 38.98
Student–teacher ratio: 17.8:1

What the reported data says about Wapakoneta Middle School

Wapakoneta Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–07 in Wapakoneta. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Wapakoneta City. NCES reports 614 students for 2024–25.

Among 649 middle schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 440 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 74th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.3:1, above 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 White (93.8%) and multiracial (3.4%). English learners represent 0.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.2%. 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 Wapakoneta Middle School

1How do the reported 21.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.87 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.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.1%
Students with disabilities: 14.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 47.1%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White93.8%
Hispanic2%
Black0.5%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial3.4%

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Wapakoneta Jr. High

Middle · Grades 08–08

219 reported students

Wapakoneta Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–04

800 reported students

Wapakoneta High School

High · Grades 09–12

804 reported students

Cridersville Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–04

349 reported students

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Public schools near Wapakoneta 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
Wapakoneta Elementary Elementary · Wapakoneta City	PK–04	800	0.7 mi
Wapakoneta Jr. High Middle · Wapakoneta City	08–08	219	0.8 mi
Wapakoneta High School High · Wapakoneta City	09–12	804	0.8 mi
Auglaize County Educational Academy High · Charter · Auglaize County Educational Academy	07–12	91	0.9 mi
Shawnee Middle School Middle · Shawnee Local	04–08	712	8.5 mi
St. Marys Middle School Middle · St Marys City	06–08	445	9.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Wapakoneta Middle School

What grades does Wapakoneta Middle School serve?

Wapakoneta Middle School reports grades 05–07 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Wapakoneta City.

How many students attend Wapakoneta Middle School?

Wapakoneta Middle School reported 614 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 74th percentile among 649 Ohio middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 695 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Wapakoneta Middle School?

The calculated ratio is 21.3:1, based on 614 students and 28.87 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 Wapakoneta Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Wapakoneta Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wapakoneta City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Wapakoneta Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

47.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Wapakoneta Middle School in?

Wapakoneta Middle School is part of Wapakoneta City, based in Wapakoneta, OH, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Wapakoneta Middle School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wapakoneta Elementary (0.7 mi), Wapakoneta Jr. High (0.8 mi), Wapakoneta High School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.