Enrollment
251
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Melrose Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Melrose Elementary School
Melrose Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Wooster, Ohio, enrolling 251 students.
At 17.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 251 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 304 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #142.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 418 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Wooster's elementary schools, it stands alongside Edgewood Middle School (704 students): Melrose Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.9:1 vs 19:1).
Wooster City also operates Wooster High School (1,182 students) and Edgewood Middle School (704 students) alongside Melrose 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 Melrose Elementary School compares
Melrose 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wooster City, which includes Melrose 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 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
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
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 (~251 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Melrose Elementary School a good school?
Melrose Elementary School earns 42/100 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 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.
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