Serving 482 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ralph E. Waite Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 482 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ralph E. Waite Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ralph E. Waite Elementary School's student population of 482 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
482 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ralph E. Waite Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ralph E. Waite Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#95 out of 3137 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
2%
17%
White
89%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ralph E. Waite Elementary School's ranking?
Ralph E. Waite Elementary School is ranked #95 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Ralph E. Waite Elementary School often compared to?
Ralph E. Waite Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sidney Fenn Elementary School, H G Blake Elementary School, Heritage Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Ralph E. Waite Elementary School?
482 students attend Ralph E. Waite Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Ralph E. Waite Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ralph E. Waite Elementary School?
Ralph E. Waite Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ralph E. Waite Elementary School offer ?
Ralph E. Waite Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ralph E. Waite Elementary School part of?
Ralph E. Waite Elementary School is part of Medina City SD School District.
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