- Enrollment
- 1,767
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Medina, OH
Ralph E. Waite Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ralph E. Waite Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390443805534
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ralph E. Waite Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 9
- elementary schools in Medina · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 3.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ralph E. Waite Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph E. Waite Elementary ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Medina, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Ralph E. Waite Elementary held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.4 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 390443805534 · Medina, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 21.7:1 · 3.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Medina High School (1,767 students)
Ralph E. Waite Elementary held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.4 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Ralph E. Waite Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Medina High Sc
Medina High School
1,767 students
- Claggett Middl
Claggett Middle School
724 students
- A. I. Root Mid 690
A. I. Root Middle School
690 students
- Sidney Fenn El 604
Sidney Fenn Elementary School
604 students
- This school 500
Ralph E. Waite Elementary
500 students
- Ella Canavan E 475
Ella Canavan Elementary School
475 students
What this shows Ralph E. Waite Elementary reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ralph E. Waite Elementary compares
Ralph E. Waite Elementary 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.9% | ▼ 88% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Ohio - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,116
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Ralph E. Waite Elementary is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Medina City Sd reports $15,116 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ralph E. Waite Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medina High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Claggett Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| A. I. Root Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sidney Fenn Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ella Canavan Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ralph E. Waite Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Medina
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sidney Fenn Elementary School
Standard public school
604 students 28.8:1 students per teacher
Buckeye Intermediate School
Standard public school
581 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Buckeye Primary School
Standard public school
581 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Ella Canavan Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
H G Blake Elementary School
Standard public school
470 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Heritage Elementary School
Standard public school
347 students 17.4:1 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 (~500 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ralph E. Waite Elementary
How many students attend Ralph E. Waite Elementary?
Ralph E. Waite Elementary has 500 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Medina, OH. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralph E. Waite Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralph E. Waite Elementary is 21.7:1, which is 19% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ralph E. Waite Elementary?
3.9% of students at Ralph E. Waite Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ralph E. Waite Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ralph E. Waite Elementary is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Medina, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ralph E. Waite Elementary?
Ralph E. Waite Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Ralph E. Waite Elementary rank among elementary schools in Medina?
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph E. Waite Elementary ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Medina, 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 Medina on the city page.
What other schools are in Medina City Sd?
Besides Ralph E. Waite Elementary, Medina City Sd also operates Medina High School (1,767 students), Claggett Middle School (724 students), and A. I. Root Middle School (690 students). See the Medina City Sd district page for the complete list.