Enrollment
391
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wauseon, OH
Wauseon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wauseon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390456402319
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wauseon Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Wauseon · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 391
- students enrolled
Wauseon Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wauseon Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Wauseon, OH.
School address
District: Wauseon Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390456402319 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wauseon Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wauseon Elementary School
Wauseon Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Wauseon, Ohio, enrolling 391 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 391 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 391 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Wauseon Exempted Village also operates Wauseon High School (526 students) and Wauseon Primary School (418 students) alongside Wauseon Elementary School.
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 Wauseon Elementary School compares
Wauseon Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Ohio - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,145
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Wauseon Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wauseon Exempted Village, which includes Wauseon Elementary School.
$12,145
Per student
-17%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.5%
State 47.0%
Federal 13.5%
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 Wauseon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wauseon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wauseon Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wauseon Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wauseon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary 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 (~391 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wauseon Elementary School
How many students attend Wauseon Elementary School?
Wauseon Elementary School has 391 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wauseon, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wauseon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wauseon Elementary School is 21.7:1, which is 19% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wauseon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wauseon Elementary School is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Wauseon, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wauseon Elementary School?
Wauseon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wauseon Elementary School rank among public schools in Wauseon?
By Resource Investment Index, Wauseon Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Wauseon, 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 Wauseon on the city page.
Is Wauseon Elementary School a good school?
Wauseon Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Wauseon Exempted Village?
Besides Wauseon Elementary School, Wauseon Exempted Village also operates Wauseon High School (526 students), Wauseon Primary School (418 students), and Wauseon Middle School (382 students). See the Wauseon Exempted Village district page for the complete list.
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