Enrollment
347
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wooster, OH
Cornerstone Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cornerstone Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391003200641
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cornerstone Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Wooster · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 69.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cornerstone Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cornerstone Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Wooster, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+121% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cornerstone Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cornerstone Elementary School
Cornerstone Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Wooster, Ohio, enrolling 347 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 69.9% of students qualify for free meals, 121% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 347 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 109 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #41.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 578 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Wooster's elementary schools, it stands alongside Edgewood Middle School (704 students): Cornerstone Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 19:1).
Wooster City also operates Wooster High School (1,182 students) and Edgewood Middle School (704 students) alongside Cornerstone Elementary 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 Cornerstone Elementary School compares
Cornerstone Elementary 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.9% | ▲ 121% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 121% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 35% in Ohio - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$13,957
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 82.1%
Two or More 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 3.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.4, Cornerstone Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wooster City, which includes Cornerstone Elementary School.
$13,957
Per student
-5%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.6%
State 27.3%
Federal 9.1%
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 Cornerstone Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wooster High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kean Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Melrose Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cornerstone Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Wooster
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Edgewood Middle School
Standard public school
704 students 19:1 students per teacher
Kean Elementary School
Standard public school
313 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Parkview Elementary School
Standard public school
264 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Melrose Elementary School
Standard public school
251 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~347 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Cornerstone Elementary School
How many students attend Cornerstone Elementary School?
Cornerstone Elementary School has 347 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wooster, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornerstone Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cornerstone Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cornerstone Elementary School?
69.9% of students at Cornerstone Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cornerstone Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cornerstone Elementary School is White at 82.1% of enrollment, in Wooster, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cornerstone Elementary School?
Cornerstone Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Cornerstone Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Wooster?
By Resource Investment Index, Cornerstone Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Wooster, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wooster on the city page.
Is Cornerstone Elementary School a good school?
Cornerstone Elementary School earns 39/100 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 Wooster City?
Besides Cornerstone Elementary School, Wooster City also operates Wooster High School (1,182 students), Edgewood Middle School (704 students), and Kean Elementary School (313 students). See the Wooster City district page for the complete list.
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