Excellent
#242 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 7% in state
Waynesfield-goshen Local Elementary School
Elementary School · Waynesfield-goshen Local · Waynesfield, OH
An elementary school in Waynesfield, OH where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
500 N Westminster St, Waynesfield, OH 45896
- Math 63% proficient (2022)
- Reading 64% proficient (2022)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waynesfield-goshen Local Elementary School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 64% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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).
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Where Waynesfield-goshen Local Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,544
Median home value
$162,100
Median rent
$668/mo
College educated
13.5%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45896; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Waynesfield-goshen Local
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,896NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waynesfield-goshen Local Elementary School is listed in Waynesfield-Goshen Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waynesfield-goshen Local Elementary School
Waynesfield-goshen Local Elementary School is a public elementary school in Waynesfield, OH, part of Waynesfield-goshen Local, serving approximately 246 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #242 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waynesfield-goshen Local Elementary School
What grades does Waynesfield-goshen Local Elementary School serve?
Waynesfield-goshen Local Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Waynesfield-goshen Local Elementary School?
Waynesfield-goshen Local Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 246 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waynesfield-goshen Local Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waynesfield-goshen Local Elementary School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waynesfield-goshen Local Elementary School rank in OH?
Waynesfield-goshen Local Elementary School ranks #242 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Waynesfield-goshen Local Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waynesfield-goshen Local Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Waynesfield-goshen Local Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waynesfield-goshen Local Elementary School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Waynesfield-goshen Local Elementary School a charter school?
No, Waynesfield-goshen Local Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waynesfield-goshen Local Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Waynesfield-goshen Local Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 246
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Auglaize County
- Phone
- (419) 568-9100
- Area population (ZIP 45896)
- 1,705
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 45896; 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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