Serving 500 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ralph E. Waite Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ralph E. Waite Elementary School's student population of 500 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
500 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Motto
Learn Together, Lead Forever!
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Ralph E. Waite Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ralph E. Waite Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#161 out of 3181 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
88%
65%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 #161 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Ralph E. Waite Elementary School?
500 students attend Ralph E. Waite Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Ralph E. Waite Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% 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 18:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ralph E. Waite Elementary School part of?
Ralph E. Waite Elementary School is part of Medina City School District.
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