- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Wauseon Elementary School held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 390456402319 · Wauseon, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 21.7:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Wauseon High School (526 students)
Wauseon Elementary School held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Wauseon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wauseon High S
Wauseon High School
526 students
- Wauseon Primar
Wauseon Primary School
418 students
- This school
Wauseon Elementary School
391 students
- Wauseon Middle
Wauseon Middle School
382 students
What this shows Wauseon Elementary School reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wauseon Elementary School compares
Wauseon 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,594
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 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.
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
District finance for Wauseon Exempted Village reports $12,594 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~391 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.