Ralph E. Waite Elementary School (Ranked Top 10% for 2025-26)

4765 Cobblestone Park Drive
Medina, OH 44256

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Top 10%

Serving 457 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 is 85% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving is 87% (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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 457 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
: Top 10% in OH
: 85% (Top 10%)
: 87% (Top 5%)
: 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:

School Overview

Ralph E. Waite Elementary School's student population of 457 students has declined by 8% over five school years.

The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Ralph E. Waite Elementary School
Kind	69
1	78
2	67
3	78
4	95
5	70

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Total Students

457 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Ralph E. Waite Elementary School
2023	467
2022	482
2021	475
2020	502
2019	502
2018	501
2017	501
2016	499
2015	522
2014	540
2013	539
2012	553
2011	540

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Ralph E. Waite Elementary School
2023	23
2022	25
2021	29
2020	25
2019	25
2018	20
2017	20
2016	21
2014	20
2013	20
2012	19

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School Motto

Learn Together, Lead Forever!

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 of Ralph E. Waite Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (OH)

#161 out of 3181 schools
(Top 10%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Ralph E. Waite Elementary School
2023	#161
2022	#130
2021	#95
2019	#264
2018	#317
2017	#257
2016	#431
2015	#759
2014	#399
2013	#373
2012	#156

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85%

54%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Ralph E. Waite Elementary School	Ohio	Medina City School District
2023	85%	54%	74%
2022	85%	52%	73%
2021	87%	50%	70%
2019	88%	63%	78%
2018	85%	62%	75%
2017	84%	63%	74%
2016	81%	61%	73%
2015	83%	68%	80%
2014	92%	77%	87%
2013	92%	76%	86%
2012	94%	78%	88%

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87%

60%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Ralph E. Waite Elementary School	Ohio	Medina City School District
2022	87%	60%	77%
2021	83%	57%	74%
2019	85%	64%	78%
2018	85%	63%	75%
2017	89%	62%	75%
2016	76%	55%	65%
2015	88%	74%	82%
2014	93%	83%	91%
2013	94%	83%	91%
2012	96%	83%	91%
2011	95%	82%	91%

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80-84%

63%

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Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Ralph E. Waite Elementary School	Ohio	Medina City School District
2022	82%	63%	83%
2021	77%	60%	77%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

17:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Ralph E. Waite Elementary School	Ohio	Medina City School District
2023	20:1	17:1	18:1
2022	19:1	17:1	18:1
2021	16:1	17:1	17:1
2020	20:1	18:1	18:1
2019	20:1	18:1	18:1
2018	25:1	18:1	20:1
2017	25:1	18:1	20:1
2016	24:1	18:1	20:1
2014	27:1	18:1	22:1
2013	27:1	18:1	22:1
2012	29:1	18:1	22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Ralph E. Waite Elementary School	Ohio	Medina City School District
2023	2%	3%	2%
2022	2%	3%	1%
2021	2%	3%	1%
2020	2%	3%	2%
2019	2%	3%	2%
2018	2%	3%	1%
2017	2%	3%	1%
2016	2%	3%
2015	2%	2%	2%
2014	1%	2%	1%
2013	2%	3%	1%
2012	1%	2%	2%
2011	2%	3%	2%

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Hispanic

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Ralph E. Waite Elementary School	Ohio	Medina City School District
2023	4%	7%	5%
2022	4%	7%	4%
2021	3%	6%	4%
2020	1%	6%	3%
2019	1%	6%	3%
2018	2%	5%	2%
2017	2%	5%	2%
2016	2%	5%	2%
2015	2%	5%	2%
2014	3%	5%	2%
2013	3%	4%	2%
2012	2%	4%	1%
2011	2%	3%	1%

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Black

17%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Ralph E. Waite Elementary School	Ohio	Medina City School District
2023	1%	17%	3%
2022	2%	17%	3%
2021	1%	17%	3%
2012	1%	16%	2%
2010	1%	17%	3%

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White

88%

66%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Ralph E. Waite Elementary School	Ohio	Medina City School District
2023	88%	67%	86%
2022	89%	67%	87%
2021	91%	68%	87%
2020	95%	69%	88%
2019	95%	69%	88%
2018	96%	71%	90%
2017	96%	71%	90%
2016	95%	71%	91%
2015	95%	72%	89%
2014	95%	73%	91%
2013	94%	73%	92%
2012	93%	74%	92%
2011	94%	74%	91%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Ralph E. Waite Elementary School	Ohio	Medina City School District
2023	5%	6%	4%
2022	3%	6%	5%
2021	3%	6%	5%
2020	2%	5%	4%
2019	2%	5%	4%
2016	1%	5%	4%
2015	1%	5%	4%
2014	1%	4%	3%
2013	1%	4%	3%
2012	2%	4%	3%
2011	2%	4%	3%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.22

0.53

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Ralph E. Waite Elementary School	Ohio	Medina City School District
2023	0.22	0.52	0.25
2022	0.21	0.52	0.24
2021	0.17	0.51	0.24
2020	0.10	0.49	0.22
2019	0.10	0.49	0.22
2018	0.08	0.47	0.18
2017	0.08	0.47	0.18
2016	0.10	0.47	0.17
2015	0.10	0.46	0.19
2014	0.10	0.44	0.17
2013	0.12	0.44	0.16
2012	0.14	0.43	0.16
2011	0.12	0.43	0.16

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

42%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Ralph E. Waite Elementary School	Ohio	Medina City School District
2023	4%	37%	13%
2022	6%	38%	19%
2021	6%	39%	19%
2020	5%	39%	17%
2019	5%	39%	17%
2018	5%	23%	17%
2017	5%	23%	17%
2016	5%	40%	17%
2015	7%	40%	14%
2014	7%	39%	16%
2013	5%	33%	15%
2012	7%	38%	14%
2011	5%	37%	14%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Ralph E. Waite Elementary School	Ohio	Medina City School District
2023	1%	5%	3%
2022	1%	5%	3%
2021	1%	5%	3%
2020	1%	5%	4%
2019	1%	5%	4%
2016	1%	4%	2%
2015	1%	5%	2%
2014	1%	5%	3%
2013	1%	5%	3%
2011	1%	6%	3%
2010	2%	6%	3%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Medina City School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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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, Heritage 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?

457 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, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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 19:1, 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.