Enrollment
352
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wooster, OH
Wooster Twp Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wooster Twp Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390505904005
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wooster Twp Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Wooster · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wooster Twp Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wooster Twp Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Wooster, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wooster Twp Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wooster Twp Elementary School
Wooster Twp Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Wooster, Ohio, enrolling 352 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 352 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 608 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #423.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 704 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Wooster's public schools, it stands alongside Wooster High School (1,182 students): Wooster Twp Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 18.5:1).
Triway Local also operates Triway Middle School (364 students) and Triway High School (355 students) alongside Wooster Twp 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 Wooster Twp Elementary School compares
Wooster Twp 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 23% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 26% in Ohio - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$15,117
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 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 88.1%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.7, Wooster Twp 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 Triway Local, which includes Wooster Twp Elementary School.
$15,117
Per student
+3%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.9%
State 27.1%
Federal 10.0%
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 Wooster Twp Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triway Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Triway High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shreve Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wooster Twp Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Wooster
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~352 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Wooster Twp Elementary School
How many students attend Wooster Twp Elementary School?
Wooster Twp Elementary School has 352 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wooster, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wooster Twp Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wooster Twp Elementary School is 14.7:1, 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 percentage of students receive free lunch at Wooster Twp Elementary School?
24.3% of students at Wooster Twp Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wooster Twp Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wooster Twp Elementary School is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Wooster, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wooster Twp Elementary School?
Wooster Twp Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Wooster Twp Elementary School rank among schools in Wooster?
By Resource Investment Index, Wooster Twp Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Wooster, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wooster on the city page.
Is Wooster Twp Elementary School a good school?
Wooster Twp Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% 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 Triway Local?
Besides Wooster Twp Elementary School, Triway Local also operates Triway Middle School (364 students), Triway High School (355 students), and Shreve Elementary School (317 students). See the Triway Local district page for the complete list.
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