Waynesfield-Goshen Local Elementary School

500 N Westminster St
Waynesfield, OH 45896

241 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Waynesfield-Goshen Local Elementary School, located in the rural community of Waynesfield, Ohio, serves as a primary educational hub for the local district. As part of a small, tight-knit school system, the elementary school focuses on fostering a supportive and community-oriented environment where students receive individualized attention. The school is known for its commitment to academic fundamentals and character development, aiming to provide a solid educational foundation for children in their early formative years.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a sense of "Tiger Pride," encouraging student participation in various extracurricular activities and community-focused events. By maintaining a small student-to-teacher ratio, Waynesfield-Goshen Elementary strives to keep families closely connected to the learning process. It functions as a central pillar of the local area, prioritizing a safe, nurturing atmosphere that balances rigorous state-mandated curriculum requirements with the unique values and traditions of the Waynesfield community.

241

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waynesfield-Goshen Local Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	2
Black	5
Two or More	3

White
231 (95.9 %)
Black
5 (2.1 %)
Two or More
3 (1.2 %)
Hispanic
2 (0.8 %)

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:	Waynesfield-Goshen Local
Phone:	(419)568-9100
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	241
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 52

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 30