Payne Elementary School

234 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Payne Elementary School, located at 501 W Townline St in Payne, Ohio, serves as a central educational hub for the local community as part of the Wayne Trace Local School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while promoting the social and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the faculty aims to prepare children for the challenges of middle school and beyond, ensuring that each student receives individual attention in a smaller, community-focused setting.

Beyond the classroom, Payne Elementary plays an active role in the small-town fabric of Payne, Ohio. The school often serves as a focal point for local families, prioritizing a close partnership between parents, educators, and the community to enhance the educational experience. With a commitment to character building and academic excellence, the school provides a structured, safe environment designed to encourage curiosity and a lifelong love of learning for all its pupils.

234

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Payne Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	8
Black	1
Two or More	6

White
219 (93.6 %)
Hispanic
8 (3.4 %)
Two or More
6 (2.6 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wayne Trace Local
Phone:	(419)263-2512
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	234
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	130
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 26

Grade 5 34

Grade 6 27