- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Cornerstone Elementary School held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 391003200641 · Wooster, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 15.8:1 · 69.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Wooster High School (1,182 students)
Cornerstone Elementary School held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Cornerstone Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wooster High S
Wooster High School
1,182 students
- Edgewood Middl
Edgewood Middle School
704 students
- This school 347
Cornerstone Elementary School
347 students
- Kean Elementar 313
Kean Elementary School
313 students
- Parkview Eleme 264
Parkview Elementary School
264 students
- Melrose Elemen 251
Melrose Elementary School
251 students
What this shows Cornerstone Elementary School reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cornerstone Elementary School compares
Cornerstone Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,952
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Wooster City reports $15,952 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~347 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 349 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.