Ralph E. Waite Elementary

Public K-5

 4765 Cobblestone Park Drive
       Medina, OH  44256


(330) 636-4500

District: Medina City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
143rd of 1,596 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,254 Help


Students who attend Ralph E. Waite Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    A. I. Root Middle School
High:    Medina High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.9 Help
Number of students:  467

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.6%
Two or more races:
4.7%
Hispanic:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.7% Help


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Compare Details Ralph E. Waite Elementary ranks better than 91% of elementary schools in Ohio. It also ranks first among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Medina City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.92. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.6%), two or more races (4.7%), Hispanic (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 4.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Medina City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ralph E. Waite Elementary is 19.9, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Medina City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ralph E. Waite Elementary is $12,254. 4 elementary schools in the Medina City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ralph E. Waite Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ralph E. Waite Elementary 143rd of 1596 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Ralph E. Waite Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Medina City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Medina City School District 152nd of 835 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ralph E. Waite Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ralph E. Waite Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 86.90 23rd 1686 98.6%
2012 85.18 52nd 1709 97.0%
2013 81.76 157th 1701 90.8%
2014 81.79 160th 1687 90.5%
2015 79.78 289th 1684 82.8%
2016 79.72 318th 1678 81.0%
2017 84.39 156th 1651 90.6%
2018 83.52 195th 1636 88.1%
2019 84.59 184th 1676 89.0%
2021 89.40 121st 1610 92.5%
2022 86.11 172nd 1588 89.2%
2023 86.92 143rd 1596 91.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ralph E. Waite Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.47 357th 856 58.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Ralph E. Waite Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.37 401st 1518 73.6%
2019 80.15 244th 1502 83.8%
2021 88.79 91st 1467 93.8%
2022 85.64 143rd 1488 90.4%
2023 84.65 175th 1483 88.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ralph E. Waite Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.59 618th 1021 39.5%
2021 39.93 431st 765 43.7%
2022 82.80 79th 824 90.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ralph E. Waite Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.44 38th 759 95.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Ralph E. Waite Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.43 131st 1536 91.5%
2019 87.83 78th 1535 94.9%
2021 88.16 119th 1499 92.1%
2022 85.44 167th 1518 89.0%
2023 85.23 161st 1498 89.3%
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Rank History for White students at Ralph E. Waite Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.11 235th 1309 82.0%
2019 80.75 190th 1271 85.1%
2021 85.23 138th 1249 89.0%
2022 80.04 217th 1242 82.5%
2023 79.36 232nd 1215 80.9%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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by a parent
Thursday, February 7, 2013

Open Quote Amazing school, great curriculum ! I am very proud and happy of how and what they are teaching the children. Not only text but how to respect and important valuable lessons are taught that make them well rounded little individuals in society. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ralph E. Waite Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 498 3 6 10 0 n/a n/a 12 529
2011 506 2 8 11 0 0 13 0 540
2012 517 5 8 13 1 0 9 0 553
2013 506 1 9 17 1 0 5 0 539
2014 508 2 8 14 1 0 7 0 540
2015 494 3 9 7 1 0 8 0 522
2016 473 1 7 9 1 0 8 0 499
2017 476 3 7 9 1 0 5 0 501
2018 480 2 9 5 0 0 7 0 503
2019 476 2 9 7 0 0 8 0 502
2020 464 5 8 10 0 0 9 0 496
2021 433 5 8 15 0 0 14 0 475
2022 427 8 9 21 0 0 17 0 482
2023 409 7 8 21 0 0 22 0 467

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ralph E. Waite Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 529 25.5 20.7 4.4
2011 540 25.5 21.1 6.7
2012 553 19.3 28.6 7.8
2013 539 19.6 27.4 6.3
2014 540 20.0 26.8 8
2015 522 n/a n/a 8.4
2016 499 21.0 23.7 7
2017 501 20.4 24.4 6.4
2018 503 23.9 20.9 7
2019 502 24.8 20.1 6.4
2020 496 24.3 20.3 6
2021 475 28.5 16.6 n/a
2022 482 24.5 19.6 n/a
2023 467 23.3 19.9 4.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ralph E. Waite Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 529 25.5 20.7 4.4
2011 540 25.5 21.1 6.7
2012 553 19.3 28.6 7.8
2013 539 19.6 27.4 6.3
2014 540 20.0 26.8 8
2015 522 n/a n/a 8.4
2016 499 21.0 23.7 7
2017 501 20.4 24.4 6.4
2018 503 23.9 20.9 7
2019 502 24.8 20.1 6.4
2020 496 24.3 20.3 6
2021 475 28.5 16.6 n/a
2022 482 24.5 19.6 n/a
2023 467 23.3 19.9 4.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ralph E. Waite Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,824
2022 $11,655
2023 $12,254

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ralph E. Waite Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 184th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 143rd of 1596 Elementary schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ralph E. Waite Elementary)8878.5
 9.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Medina City School District)79.468.7
 10.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ralph E. Waite Elementary)80.784
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Medina City School District)81.977.6
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ralph E. Waite Elementary)98.682.9
 15.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Medina City School District)8984.5
 4.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ralph E. Waite Elementary)83.374.3
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Medina City School District)75.174.6
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Ralph E. Waite Elementary)86.691.6
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Medina City School District)81.383
 1.7%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ralph E. Waite Elementary)78.790.5
 11.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Medina City School District)7778
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ralph E. Waite Elementary)91.895.8
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Medina City School District)85.284.4
 0.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students502467
 7%
African American27
 250%
American Indian00
Asian98
 11.1%
Hispanic721
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White476409
 14.1%
Two or More Races822
 175%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.4%4.7%
 1.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ralph E. Waite Elementary

Students who attend Ralph E. Waite Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : A. I. Root Middle School
High : Medina High School

Students at Ralph E. Waite Elementary are 88% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

Yes. Ralph E. Waite Elementary ranks in the top 9.0% of Ohio elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 467 students attended Ralph E. Waite Elementary.


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