Enrollment
800
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wapakoneta, OH
Wapakoneta Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wapakoneta Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390449805536
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wapakoneta Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Wapakoneta · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Wapakoneta Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wapakoneta Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Wapakoneta, OH.
School address
District: Wapakoneta City · Ohio
NCES ID 390449805536 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wapakoneta Elementary compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wapakoneta Elementary
Wapakoneta Elementary is a large combined-grade school in Wapakoneta, Ohio, enrolling 800 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 800 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 511 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #386, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Wapakoneta City spends $11,389 per pupil, 22% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Wapakoneta's public schools, it stands alongside Auglaize County Educational Academy (91 students): Wapakoneta Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20:1 vs 15.2:1).
Wapakoneta City also operates Wapakoneta High School (804 students) and Wapakoneta Middle School (614 students) alongside Wapakoneta Elementary.
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 Wapakoneta Elementary compares
Wapakoneta Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 22% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 800 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
800
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Ohio - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$11,389
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, Wapakoneta Elementary is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wapakoneta City, which includes Wapakoneta Elementary.
$11,389
Per student
-22%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.9%
State 46.8%
Federal 13.3%
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 Wapakoneta Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wapakoneta High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wapakoneta Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cridersville Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wapakoneta Jr. High | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wapakoneta Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Wapakoneta
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~800 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Wapakoneta Elementary
How many students attend Wapakoneta Elementary?
Wapakoneta Elementary has 800 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wapakoneta, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wapakoneta Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wapakoneta Elementary is 20:1, which is 10% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wapakoneta Elementary?
24.8% of students at Wapakoneta Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wapakoneta Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wapakoneta Elementary is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Wapakoneta, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wapakoneta Elementary?
Wapakoneta Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wapakoneta Elementary rank among public schools in Wapakoneta?
By Resource Investment Index, Wapakoneta Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Wapakoneta, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wapakoneta on the city page.
Is Wapakoneta Elementary a good school?
Wapakoneta Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Ohio schools. 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 Wapakoneta City?
Besides Wapakoneta Elementary, Wapakoneta City also operates Wapakoneta High School (804 students), Wapakoneta Middle School (614 students), and Cridersville Elementary School (349 students). See the Wapakoneta City district page for the complete list.
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