Wapakoneta Elementary in Wapakoneta, OH

At a glance

Reported students

800

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

21.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–04

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Ohio elementary enrollment

95th percentile

Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

614

Wapakoneta Elementary: 800 reported students.

State peer staffing position

91st percentile

21.6:1 reported; state peer median 17.4:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 865
Teachers (FTE): 54.5
Student–teacher ratio: 15.9:1

What the reported data says about Wapakoneta Elementary

Wapakoneta Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Wapakoneta. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Wapakoneta City. NCES reports 800 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,712 elementary schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 391.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.6:1, above the Ohio median of 17.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (91.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (4%). English learners represent 0.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Wapakoneta Elementary

1How do the reported 21.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 37 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.1%
Students with disabilities: 14.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 52.5%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0.75
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White91.5%
Hispanic4%
Black0.5%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial3.8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Cridersville Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–04

349 reported students

Wapakoneta High School

High · Grades 09–12

804 reported students

Wapakoneta Middle School

Middle · Grades 05–07

614 reported students

Wapakoneta Jr. High

Middle · Grades 08–08

219 reported students

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Public schools near Wapakoneta Elementary

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Cridersville Elementary School Elementary · Wapakoneta City	PK–04	349	5.3 mi
Elmwood Elementary School Elementary · Shawnee Local	KG–02	508	7.1 mi
Botkins Elementary School Elementary · Botkins Local	KG–06	323	7.8 mi
New Knoxville Elementary School Elementary · New Knoxville Local	KG–08	299	8.9 mi
Maplewood Elementary School Elementary · Shawnee Local	03–04	346	9 mi
St. Marys East Primary School Elementary · St Marys City	KG–02	445	10 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Wapakoneta Elementary

What grades does Wapakoneta Elementary serve?

Wapakoneta Elementary reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Wapakoneta City.

How many students attend Wapakoneta Elementary?

Wapakoneta Elementary reported 800 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 1,712 Ohio elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 865 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Wapakoneta Elementary?

The calculated ratio is 21.6:1, based on 800 students and 37 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 17.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Wapakoneta Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?

Wapakoneta Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wapakoneta City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Wapakoneta Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

52.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Wapakoneta Elementary in?

Wapakoneta Elementary is part of Wapakoneta City, based in Wapakoneta, OH, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Wapakoneta Elementary?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cridersville Elementary School (5.3 mi), Elmwood Elementary School (7.1 mi), Botkins Elementary School (7.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.