Serving 390 students in grades 3-5, Wauseon 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 69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wauseon Elementary School's student population of 390 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
390 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wauseon Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wauseon Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#786 out of 3241 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
23%
7%
Black
1%
17%
White
70%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wauseon Elementary School's ranking?
Wauseon Elementary School is ranked #786 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Wauseon Elementary School often compared to?
Wauseon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wauseon Primary School, Pettisville Elementary School, Wauseon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Wauseon Elementary School?
390 students attend Wauseon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Wauseon Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wauseon Elementary School?
Wauseon Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wauseon Elementary School offer ?
Wauseon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Wauseon Elementary School part of?
Wauseon Elementary School is part of Wauseon Exempted Village School District.
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