- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waterville, OH
Waterville Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Waterville Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390482003147
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waterville Primary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 7.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 468
- students enrolled
Waterville Primary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Anthony Wayne Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390482003147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Waterville Primary School shrank from 517 students in 2022-23 to 490 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 390482003147 · Waterville, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 19.5:1 · 7.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Anthony Wayne High School (1,360 students)
Waterville Primary School shrank from 517 students in 2022-23 to 490 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Waterville Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Anthony Wayne
Anthony Wayne High School
1,360 students
- Fallen Timbers
Fallen Timbers Middle School
707 students
- Anthony Wayne
Anthony Wayne Junior High School
666 students
- Whitehouse Pri 477
Whitehouse Primary School
477 students
- This school 468
Waterville Primary School
468 students
- Monclova Eleme 457
Monclova Elementary School
457 students
What this shows Waterville Primary School reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waterville Primary School compares
Waterville Primary School is a shrinking 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.7% | ▼ 76% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Ohio - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,803
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 468 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Asian 2.6%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Waterville Primary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anthony Wayne Local reports $12,803 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waterville Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Wayne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fallen Timbers Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anthony Wayne Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitehouse Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monclova Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waterville Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~468 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waterville Primary School
How many students attend Waterville Primary School?
Waterville Primary School has 468 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waterville, OH. CCD year-over-year: 517 (2022-23) → 490 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterville Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterville Primary School is 19.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waterville Primary School?
7.7% of students at Waterville Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waterville Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Waterville Primary School is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Waterville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waterville Primary School?
Waterville Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
What other schools are in Anthony Wayne Local?
Besides Waterville Primary School, Anthony Wayne Local also operates Anthony Wayne High School (1,360 students), Fallen Timbers Middle School (707 students), and Anthony Wayne Junior High School (666 students). See the Anthony Wayne Local district page for the complete list.