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Cornerstone Elementary School

Elementary School · Wooster City

101 W Bowman St, Wooster, OH 44691

Enrollment

349

Student-Teacher

15.2:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Pre-K – 4th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Ohio schools

#2,297 of 3,441

In Wooster

#9 of 10

public schools

In district

#6 of 7

Wooster City

School environment

8.5 / 10

Excellent

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Cornerstone Elementary School

5.6/10

Elementary School in Wooster · grades Pre-K – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Cornerstone Elementary School

Cornerstone Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wooster, OH, part of Wooster City. Cornerstone Elementary School serves approximately 349 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Cornerstone Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,297 of 3,441 schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for Cornerstone Elementary School show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.9 pts below district
  • This school 5.6 · Average
  • District avg 6.5
  • OH avg 6.7

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-25.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$15,952
Chronic Absenteeism24.4%

Cornerstone Elementary School — Students at Cornerstone Elementary School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

86%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 63.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 62.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
35.8%
ELA
45.8%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.2/10.

How Cornerstone Elementary School Compares

See how Cornerstone Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.6/10
33th percentile in OH
Academic
4.3/10
Below Average
Growth
5.2/10
Average
Environment
8.5/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
86%
Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
23 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
24.4%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

101 W Bowman St, Wooster, OH 44691

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Cornerstone Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Wooster Twp Elementary School (rated 9.1/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Green Elementary School (rated 8.5/10, 6.2 miles away, in nearby Smithville), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF WOOSTER OHIO (rated 8.2/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Wooster, see our Wooster schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 6.2 mi
School Distance Rating
Wooster Littlest Generals Preschool Wooster 0.0 mi 3.6
ST MARY OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Wooster 0.4 mi 8.0
Parkview Elementary School Wooster 0.5 mi 7.0
Edgewood Middle School Wooster 1.9 mi 6.7
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF WOOSTER OHIO Wooster 1.6 mi 8.2
Kean Elementary School Wooster 2.1 mi 7.7
Wooster High School Wooster 2.2 mi 6.4
Wooster Twp Elementary School Wooster 2.3 mi 9.1
Melrose Elementary School Wooster 2.3 mi 5.8
WOOSTER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Wooster 3.5 mi 7.0
Triway Middle School Wooster 3.5 mi 7.7
Triway High School Wooster 3.6 mi 7.5
COUNTRY CORNER Wooster 3.9 mi
Wayne County Schools Career Center Smithville 5.6 mi 5.6
SUNNY MEADOW Wooster 6.8 mi 3.0
Liberty Preparatory School Smithville 6.0 mi 4.2
MORELAND SCHOOL Wooster 7.2 mi
SPRING HILL Apple Creek 6.5 mi 2.9
Green Middle School Smithville 6.2 mi 8.2
Green Elementary School Smithville 6.2 mi 8.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 44691 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$71,319

Median Home Value

$216,800

Median Rent

$881/mo

Population

44,390

College Educated

31.3%

Homeownership

71.8%

Avg Commute

19.1 min

Poverty Rate

8.9%

Median Age

41.5

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Donnelsville Elementary School Donnelsville, OH 5.6
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Herbert Mills Elementary School Reynoldsburg, OH 5.6

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
79 Very Walkable
Bike Score
58 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
349
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Free/Reduced Lunch
86.0%
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.4%

District

Wooster City
District Enrollment
3,209
Schools in District
7
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,952
District Rank
#6 of 7

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