- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wooster, OH
Melrose Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Melrose Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391003202030
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Melrose Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Wooster · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Melrose Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Melrose Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Wooster, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Melrose Elementary School shrank from 258 students in 2022-23 to 244 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 391003202030 · Wooster, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
251 enr · 17.9:1 · 39.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Wooster High School (1,182 students)
Melrose Elementary School shrank from 258 students in 2022-23 to 244 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Melrose 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
- Cornerstone El 347
Cornerstone Elementary School
347 students
- Kean Elementar 313
Kean Elementary School
313 students
- Parkview Eleme 264
Parkview Elementary School
264 students
- This school 251
Melrose Elementary School
251 students
What this shows Melrose Elementary School reports 251 students on the CCD universe file.
How Melrose Elementary School compares
Melrose Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 17.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▲ 25% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in Ohio - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 10.0%
Asian 3.2%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Melrose Elementary School is more 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 Melrose Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wooster High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cornerstone Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kean Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Melrose 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
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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
Cornerstone Elementary School
Standard public school
347 students 15.8:1 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
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 (~251 students)
Frequently asked questions about Melrose Elementary School
How many students attend Melrose Elementary School?
Melrose Elementary School has 251 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wooster, OH. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 244 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melrose Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Melrose Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 14% 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 Melrose Elementary School?
39.5% of students at Melrose Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Melrose Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Melrose Elementary School is White at 70.9% of enrollment, in Wooster, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Melrose Elementary School?
Melrose Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Melrose Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Wooster?
By Resource Investment Index, Melrose Elementary School ranks #2 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 Melrose Elementary School, Wooster City also operates Wooster High School (1,182 students), Edgewood Middle School (704 students), and Cornerstone Elementary School (347 students). See the Wooster City district page for the complete list.