Waterloo High School is a public high school in Atwater, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the Waterloo Local School District. Athletic teams compete as the Waterloo Vikings in the Ohio High School Athletic Association as a member of the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference.
Serving 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Waterloo Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Waterloo Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Atwater, OH school district, covering approximately 56.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 6.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waterloo Elementary School's student population of 462 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
462 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
School Rankings
Waterloo Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waterloo Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#928 out of 3181 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
92%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.3%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Ike The Vike
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waterloo Elementary School's ranking?
Waterloo Elementary School is ranked #928 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Waterloo Elementary School often compared to?
Waterloo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southeast Primary Elementary School, Suffield Elementary School, Rootstown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Waterloo Elementary School?
462 students attend Waterloo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Waterloo Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waterloo Elementary School?
Waterloo Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Waterloo Elementary School offer ?
Waterloo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waterloo Elementary School part of?
Waterloo Elementary School is part of Waterloo Local School District.
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