- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 6.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Atwater, OH
Waterloo Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Waterloo Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390492403544
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waterloo Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Atwater · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 53.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Waterloo Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waterloo Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Atwater, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
Waterloo Elementary School grew from 410 students in 2022-23 to 469 in 2023-24 (+14.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+59 students YoY 390492403544 · Atwater, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 15.9:1 · 53.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Waterloo High School (203 students)
Waterloo Elementary School grew from 410 students in 2022-23 to 469 in 2023-24 (+14.4%). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Waterloo Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Waterloo Elementary School
462 students
- Waterloo High
Waterloo High School
203 students
- Waterloo Middl 131
Waterloo Middle School
131 students
What this shows Waterloo Elementary School reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waterloo Elementary School compares
Waterloo Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.9% | ▲ 71% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 36% in Ohio - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,265
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, Waterloo Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Waterloo Local reports $14,265 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waterloo Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waterloo Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waterloo Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 5.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waterloo Elementary School
How many students attend Waterloo Elementary School?
Waterloo Elementary School has 462 students enrolled. It is a public school in Atwater, OH. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), up 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterloo Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterloo Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 13% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% 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 Waterloo Elementary School?
53.9% of students at Waterloo Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waterloo Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Waterloo Elementary School is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Atwater, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waterloo Elementary School?
Waterloo Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Waterloo Elementary School rank among public schools in Atwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Waterloo Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Atwater, 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 Waterloo Local?
Besides Waterloo Elementary School, Waterloo Local also operates Waterloo High School (203 students) and Waterloo Middle School (131 students). See the Waterloo Local district page for the complete list.