- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waynesville, OH
Waynesville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Waynesville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390504603955
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waynesville Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Waynesville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 7.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Waynesville Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waynesville Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Waynesville, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Waynesville Elementary School held near 925 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 390504603955 · Waynesville, OH Other · MID · TRAD
749 enr · 22:1 · 7.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Waynesville High School (448 students)
Waynesville Elementary School held near 925 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Waynesville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Waynesville Elementary School
749 students
- Waynesville Hi
Waynesville High School
448 students
- Waynesville Mi
Waynesville Middle School
379 students
What this shows Waynesville Elementary School reports 749 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waynesville Elementary School compares
Waynesville 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 21% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.5% | ▼ 76% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 749 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
749
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.5%
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
22:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Ohio - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.4%
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
$12,496
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 749 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.7%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.2, Waynesville Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wayne Local reports $12,496 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waynesville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesville High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waynesville Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waynesville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~749 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waynesville Elementary School
How many students attend Waynesville Elementary School?
Waynesville Elementary School has 749 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waynesville, OH. CCD year-over-year: 906 (2022-23) → 925 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waynesville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waynesville Elementary School is 22:1, which is 21% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waynesville Elementary School?
7.5% of students at Waynesville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waynesville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Waynesville Elementary School is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Waynesville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waynesville Elementary School?
Waynesville Elementary 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).
How does Waynesville Elementary School rank among public schools in Waynesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Waynesville Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Waynesville, 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 Wayne Local?
Besides Waynesville Elementary School, Wayne Local also operates Waynesville High School (448 students) and Waynesville Middle School (379 students). See the Wayne Local district page for the complete list.