- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waterford, OH
Waterford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Waterford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390505103973
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waterford Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Waterford · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Waterford Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waterford Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Waterford, OH.
School address
District: Wolf Creek Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390505103973 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Waterford Elementary School held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 31.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 390505103973 · Waterford, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 17.1:1 · 27.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Waterford High School (163 students)
Waterford Elementary School held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 31.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Waterford Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Waterford Elementary School
428 students
- Waterford High 163
Waterford High School
163 students
- Bluesky Virtua 3
Bluesky Virtual Academy
3 students
What this shows Waterford Elementary School reports 428 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waterford Elementary School compares
Waterford Elementary School 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 13% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 49% in Ohio - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,297
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 97.4%
Two or More 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 97.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.1, Waterford Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Wolf Creek Local reports $18,297 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waterford Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bluesky Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Waterford Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~428 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waterford Elementary School
How many students attend Waterford Elementary School?
Waterford Elementary School has 428 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waterford, OH. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterford Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 9% 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 Waterford Elementary School?
27.5% of students at Waterford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waterford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Waterford Elementary School is White at 97.4% of enrollment, in Waterford, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waterford Elementary School?
Waterford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Waterford Elementary School rank among public schools in Waterford?
By Resource Investment Index, Waterford Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Waterford, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wolf Creek Local?
Besides Waterford Elementary School, Wolf Creek Local also operates Waterford High School (163 students) and Bluesky Virtual Academy (3 students). See the Wolf Creek Local district page for the complete list.