Ralph E. Waite Elementary

4765 Cobblestone Park Drive
Medina, OH 44256

www.medinabees.org

500 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ralph E. Waite Elementary School is a public school located in Medina, Ohio, serving as part of the Medina City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged students, emphasizing both academic growth and the development of strong character. By aligning with the district’s "Medina Bees" identity, the school encourages a sense of community, school spirit, and academic excellence within its suburban setting in Cobblestone Park.

The curriculum at Ralph E. Waite focuses on foundational skills in core subjects while integrating modern educational resources to prepare students for future success. In addition to traditional classroom instruction, the school promotes student engagement through various extracurricular activities and collaborative initiatives. Parents and community members are encouraged to be active participants in the school’s environment, which prioritizes a well-rounded education and the social-emotional well-being of its student body.

500

Total Students

28.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ralph E. Waite Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	439
Hispanic	21
Black	5
Asian	5
Two or More	30

White
439 (87.8%)
Two or More
30 (6.0%)
Hispanic
21 (4.2%)
Black
5 (1.0%)
Asian
5 (1.0%)

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:	Medina City SD
Phone:	(330)636-4500
Website:	http://www.medinabees.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	50
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 80

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 105