Melrose Elementary School

251 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Melrose Elementary School, located at 1641 Sunset Lane in Wooster, Ohio, is a dedicated educational institution serving the local community as part of the Wooster City School District. The school provides a foundational academic environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for future academic success while maintaining a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for its diverse student body.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Melrose Elementary is deeply integrated into the Wooster community, emphasizing the importance of family engagement and collaborative learning. The school is known for its commitment to creating a safe and nurturing environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through active participation and well-rounded programming. As an essential hub for education in the area, Melrose Elementary continues to play a vital role in shaping the early developmental years of children in the Wooster school system.

251

Total Students

14.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Melrose Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	32
Black	7
Asian	8
Two or More	25
American Indian	1

White
178 (70.9%)
Hispanic
32 (12.7%)
Two or More
25 (10.0%)
Asian
8 (3.2%)
Black
7 (2.8%)
American Indian
1 (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:	Wooster City
Phone:	(330)345-6434
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	251
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	119
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 44

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 48