Cornerstone Elementary School

366 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Cornerstone Elementary School, located at 101 W. Bowman St. in Wooster, Ohio, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Wooster City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the development of strong character. By focusing on fundamental educational standards, Cornerstone aims to prepare its students for the transitions that follow elementary education, ensuring they possess the core skills necessary for future academic success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Cornerstone Elementary is known for being an integral part of the Wooster community. The school places a high value on building collaborative relationships between teachers, students, and families to create a nurturing atmosphere. Through various programs and initiatives, the staff strives to engage students creatively and socially, helping them develop a sense of responsibility and community pride while they navigate their formative years.

366

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cornerstone Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	292
Hispanic	12
Black	19
Two or More	43

White
292 (79.8 %)
Two or More
43 (11.7 %)
Black
19 (5.2 %)
Hispanic
12 (3.3 %)

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:	Wooster City
Phone:	(330)262-9666
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	366
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	237
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 78

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 60