Wayne Elementary School (Closed 2013)

1700 East Smithville Western R
Wooster, OH 44691
Wayne Elementary School serves 304 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
304 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
(11-12)
85-89%
78%
(11-12)
90-94%
83%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
91%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% OH state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Wayne Elementary School?
304 students attend Wayne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Wayne Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wayne Elementary School?
Wayne Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wayne Elementary School offer ?
Wayne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Wayne Elementary School part of?
Wayne Elementary School is part of Wooster City School District.

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