Rootstown Elementary School vs Waterloo Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rootstown Elementary School
Rootstown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
406 students
Waterloo Elementary School
Atwater · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
462 students
| Measure | Rootstown Elementary School Rootstown, Ohio | Waterloo Elementary School Atwater, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #596 of 1,713 | #931 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #8667 of 50,301 | #15293 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 406 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 406 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.1% | 65.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 73% |
| city | Rootstown | Atwater |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rootstown Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 64.3).
- •Rootstown Elementary School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 73%).
- •Rootstown Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 74%).
- •Rootstown Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.1% vs 65.2%).
- •Rootstown Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 24.3).
- •Waterloo Elementary School is the larger school with 462 students compared with 406.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rootstown Elementary School better than Waterloo Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Rootstown Elementary School ranks higher (73.9 vs 64.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Rootstown Elementary School and Waterloo Elementary School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Rootstown and Atwater in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rootstown Elementary School: 406. Waterloo Elementary School: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rootstown Elementary School and Waterloo Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Rootstown Elementary School is 596th of 1,713 and Waterloo Elementary School is 931st of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).