- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lancaster, OH
Gorsuch West Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gorsuch West Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390442001129
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gorsuch West Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gorsuch West Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gorsuch West Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Lancaster, OH.
School address
District: Lancaster City · Ohio
NCES ID 390442001129 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Gorsuch West Elementary School held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 390442001129 · Lancaster, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 18.3:1 · 62.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Lancaster High School (1,995 students)
Gorsuch West Elementary School held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Gorsuch West Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lancaster High
Lancaster High School
1,995 students
- General Sherma 693
General Sherman Junior High School
693 students
- Thomas Ewing J 643
Thomas Ewing Junior High School
643 students
- Tarhe Trails E 611
Tarhe Trails Elementary School
611 students
- This school 530
Gorsuch West Elementary School
530 students
- Mt. Pleasant E 530
Mt. Pleasant Elementary School
530 students
What this shows Gorsuch West Elementary School reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gorsuch West Elementary School compares
Gorsuch West Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▲ 99% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 99% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Ohio - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,319
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 78.3%
Two or More 13.0%
African American 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Gorsuch West Elementary School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lancaster City reports $14,319 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gorsuch West Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| General Sherman Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Ewing Junior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tarhe Trails Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. Pleasant Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gorsuch West Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Lancaster
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School
Standard public school
612 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Tarhe Trails Elementary School
Standard public school
611 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Mt. Pleasant Elementary School
Standard public school
530 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Tallmadge Elementary School
Standard public school
486 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~530 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gorsuch West Elementary School
How many students attend Gorsuch West Elementary School?
Gorsuch West Elementary School has 530 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lancaster, OH. CCD year-over-year: 580 (2022-23) → 576 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gorsuch West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gorsuch West Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 1% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gorsuch West Elementary School?
62.9% of students at Gorsuch West Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gorsuch West Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gorsuch West Elementary School is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in Lancaster, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gorsuch West Elementary School?
Gorsuch West Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gorsuch West Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Gorsuch West Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Lancaster, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Lancaster City?
Besides Gorsuch West Elementary School, Lancaster City also operates Lancaster High School (1,995 students), General Sherman Junior High School (693 students), and Thomas Ewing Junior High School (643 students). See the Lancaster City district page for the complete list.