Rootstown Elementary School

438 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Rootstown Elementary School, located at 4140 State Route 44 in Rootstown, Ohio, serves as a foundational pillar of the Rootstown Local School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of its young students. By emphasizing core subjects alongside character-building initiatives, the school strives to prepare children for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining a strong sense of community pride typical of the Rootstown area.

Beyond the classroom, Rootstown Elementary is known for cultivating a collaborative relationship between teachers, staff, and families. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement, which helps create a cohesive educational experience for its students. With a commitment to providing a safe, inclusive, and encouraging atmosphere, the school works to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to reach their full potential during their formative years.

438

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rootstown Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	395
Hispanic	15
Black	10
Asian	4
Two or More	14

White
395 (90.2 %)
Hispanic
15 (3.4 %)
Two or More
14 (3.2 %)
Black
10 (2.3 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)

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:	Rootstown Local
Phone:	(330)325-7971
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	141
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 69

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 70