Serving 391 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 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). 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 19:1 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 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 50%)
- 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 391 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
391 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Wauseon 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 Wauseon Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#954 out of 3181 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Hispanic
22%
8%
Black
2%
17%
White
70%
65%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%
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 #954 out of 3,181 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?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% 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?
391 students attend Wauseon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Wauseon Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wauseon Elementary School?
Wauseon Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wauseon Elementary School part of?
Wauseon Elementary School is part of Wauseon Exempted Village School District.
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