Waynedale Elementary School

459 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Apple Creek Elementary School, located at 173 W Main St in Apple Creek, Ohio, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Southeast Local School District. Nestled in a quiet, rural community, the school is known for fostering a close-knit environment that emphasizes strong teacher-student relationships and active parental involvement. The school typically serves students from preschool through the elementary grades, focusing on building core academic skills in literacy and mathematics while nurturing the social and emotional development of its young learners.

The school is characterized by its commitment to creating a safe and supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. Beyond the standard curriculum, Apple Creek Elementary often integrates local community values into its culture, promoting character development and a sense of belonging. With its small-town setting, the school provides a personalized educational experience, utilizing community resources and collaborative efforts to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

459

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waynedale Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	419
Hispanic	25
Black	2
Two or More	13

White
419 (91.3%)
Hispanic
25 (5.4%)
Two or More
13 (2.8%)
Black
2 (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:	Waynedale Local
Phone:	(330)698-3111
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	161
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 34

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 77