- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Wapakoneta Elementary held near 834 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.8 → 41.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 390449805536 · Wapakoneta, OH Other · MID · TRAD
800 enr · 20:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Wapakoneta High School (804 students)
Wapakoneta Elementary held near 834 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.8 → 41.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Wapakoneta Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wapakoneta Hig
Wapakoneta High School
804 students
- This school
Wapakoneta Elementary
800 students
- Wapakoneta Mid
Wapakoneta Middle School
614 students
- Cridersville E
Cridersville Elementary School
349 students
- Wapakoneta Jr. 219
Wapakoneta Jr. High
219 students
What this shows Wapakoneta Elementary reports 800 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wapakoneta Elementary compares
Wapakoneta 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,079
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Wapakoneta City reports $12,079 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~800 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 868 (2022-23) → 834 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.