- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wauseon, OH
Wauseon Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Wauseon Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390456402659
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wauseon Primary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Wauseon · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wauseon Primary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wauseon Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Wauseon, OH.
School address
District: Wauseon Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390456402659 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Wauseon Primary School held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 390456402659 · Wauseon, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 24.6:1 · 29.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Wauseon High School (526 students)
Wauseon Primary School held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Wauseon Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wauseon High S
Wauseon High School
526 students
- This school
Wauseon Primary School
418 students
- Wauseon Elemen
Wauseon Elementary School
391 students
- Wauseon Middle
Wauseon Middle School
382 students
What this shows Wauseon Primary School reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wauseon Primary School compares
Wauseon Primary 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 | 24.6:1 | ▲ 35% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 5% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 92% in Ohio - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 418 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 70.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Wauseon Primary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wauseon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wauseon Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wauseon Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wauseon Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~418 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wauseon Primary School
How many students attend Wauseon Primary School?
Wauseon Primary School has 418 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wauseon, OH. CCD year-over-year: 415 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wauseon Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wauseon Primary School is 24.6:1, which is 35% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wauseon Primary School?
29.9% of students at Wauseon Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wauseon Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Wauseon Primary School is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Wauseon, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wauseon Primary School?
Wauseon Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Primary School rank among public schools in Wauseon?
By Resource Investment Index, Wauseon Primary School ranks #4 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 Primary School, Wauseon Exempted Village also operates Wauseon High School (526 students), Wauseon Elementary School (391 students), and Wauseon Middle School (382 students). See the Wauseon Exempted Village district page for the complete list.