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#2297 of 3,441 schools in OH
Cornerstone Elementary School
Elementary School · Wooster City · Wooster, OH
A Wooster City elementary school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
101 W Bowman St, Wooster, OH 44691
- Math 36% proficient (2022)
- Reading 46% proficient (2022)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cornerstone Elementary School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 24 points since 2019, to 41% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cornerstone Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,366/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wooster), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,319
Median home value
$216,800
Median rent
$881/mo
College educated
31.3%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44691; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wooster Littlest Generals PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK | 0.0 mi | 142 | Compare → |
| St Mary of Immaculate Conception SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 109 | Compare → |
| Parkview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–4 | 0.5 mi | 268 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wooster City
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $15,952NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cornerstone Elementary School is listed in Wooster City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cornerstone Elementary School
Cornerstone Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wooster, OH, part of Wooster City, serving approximately 349 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,297 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cornerstone Elementary School
What grades does Cornerstone Elementary School serve?
Cornerstone Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Cornerstone Elementary School?
Cornerstone Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 349 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornerstone Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cornerstone Elementary School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cornerstone Elementary School rank in OH?
Cornerstone Elementary School ranks #2,297 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Cornerstone Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cornerstone Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cornerstone Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cornerstone Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cornerstone Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cornerstone Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cornerstone Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cornerstone Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cornerstone Elementary School?
86.0% of students at Cornerstone Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 349
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.4%
- Phone
- (330) 262-9666
- Area population (ZIP 44691)
- 44,390
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 44691; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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