Enrollment
415
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waverly, OH
Waverly Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Waverly Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390491403504
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waverly Primary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Waverly · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 415
- students enrolled
Waverly Primary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waverly Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Waverly, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waverly Primary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waverly Primary School
Waverly Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Waverly, Ohio, enrolling 415 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 415 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 415 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Waverly City also operates Waverly High School (435 students) and Waverly Junior High School (383 students) alongside Waverly Primary 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 Waverly Primary School compares
Waverly Primary 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 27% in Ohio - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,178
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 415 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.
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 95.7%
African American 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.3, Waverly Primary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waverly City, which includes Waverly Primary School.
$14,178
Per student
-3%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 54.7%
Federal 18.0%
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 Waverly Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waverly Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waverly Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waverly Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other 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 (~415 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Waverly Primary School
How many students attend Waverly Primary School?
Waverly Primary School has 415 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waverly, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waverly Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waverly Primary School is 14.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waverly Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Waverly Primary School is White at 95.7% of enrollment, in Waverly, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waverly Primary School?
Waverly Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Waverly Primary School rank among public schools in Waverly?
By Resource Investment Index, Waverly Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Waverly, 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 Waverly on the city page.
Is Waverly Primary School a good school?
Waverly Primary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Waverly City?
Besides Waverly Primary School, Waverly City also operates Waverly High School (435 students), Waverly Junior High School (383 students), and Waverly Intermediate School (374 students). See the Waverly City district page for the complete list.
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