Serving 347 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Cornerstone Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cornerstone Elementary School serves the southeast part of Wooster, OH, covering an area of approximately 2.7 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cornerstone Elementary School's student population of 347 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
347 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cornerstone Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cornerstone Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2348 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
4%
17%
White
82%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.5%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cornerstone Elementary School's ranking?
Cornerstone Elementary School is ranked #2348 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Cornerstone Elementary School often compared to?
Cornerstone Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkview Elementary School, Melrose Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Cornerstone Elementary School?
347 students attend Cornerstone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Cornerstone Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cornerstone Elementary School?
Cornerstone Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cornerstone Elementary School offer ?
Cornerstone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cornerstone Elementary School part of?
Cornerstone Elementary School is part of Wooster City School District.
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