Summary:
Waterloo Local district in Ohio has only one elementary school, Waterloo Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 658 out of 1,596 Ohio elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 749 out of 1,558 in 2024-2025. With a chronic absenteeism rate of 23.0% in the 2024-2025 school year, Waterloo Elementary faces challenges in student engagement and attendance.
Academically, the school's performance is mixed, with some grades performing above the state and district averages in math and English language arts, while others lag behind. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 64.82% in 2023-2024, suggests the school serves a predominantly low-income population, which may present unique challenges. The relatively low per-student spending of $7,501 in 2018-2019 and high student-teacher ratio of 24.6 to 1 in 2023-2024 could be contributing factors to the school's performance challenges.
Overall, Waterloo Local district's sole elementary school, Waterloo Elementary, faces a range of issues, including declining statewide ranking, high chronic absenteeism, and mixed academic performance. Addressing these challenges and providing the necessary resources and support to the school and its students should be a priority for the district and the community.
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