Enrollment
749
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waynesville Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waynesville Elementary School
Waynesville Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Waynesville, Ohio, enrolling 749 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 86% of Ohio schools and 21% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.5% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 749 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 370 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #253.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 749 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Wayne Local spends $10,899 per pupil, 26% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Wayne Local also operates Waynesville High School (448 students) and Waynesville Middle School (379 students) alongside Waynesville 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 Waynesville Elementary School compares
Waynesville 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,899
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayne Local, which includes Waynesville Elementary School.
$10,899
Per student
-26%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.7%
State 27.6%
Federal 10.7%
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 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
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~749 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Waynesville on the city page.
Is Waynesville Elementary School a good school?
Waynesville Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 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.
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