Enrollment
386
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jackson, OH
Jackson Westview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Westview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390441505279
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Westview Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Westview Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Westview Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Jackson, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-56% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jackson Westview Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jackson Westview Elementary School
Jackson Westview Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Jackson, Ohio, enrolling 386 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8:1, Jackson Westview Elementary School is leaner than roughly 97% of Ohio schools and 56% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 386 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 537 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #107.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 386 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Jackson's public schools, it stands alongside Jackson Northview Elementary School (389 students): Jackson Westview Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (8:1 vs 7.2:1).
Jackson City also operates Jackson High School (587 students) and Jackson Middle School (525 students) alongside Jackson Westview Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jackson Westview Elementary School compares
Jackson Westview Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8:1 | ▼ 56% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▲ 40% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
- 56% below state mean
Top 3% in Ohio - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$13,529
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 95.3%
Two or More 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Jackson Westview Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jackson City, which includes Jackson Westview Elementary School.
$13,529
Per student
-8%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.0%
State 50.7%
Federal 18.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Jackson Westview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Northview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Southview Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Westview Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Jackson
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~386 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Jackson Westview Elementary School
How many students attend Jackson Westview Elementary School?
Jackson Westview Elementary School has 386 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jackson, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Westview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Westview Elementary School is 8:1, which is 56% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 49% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson Westview Elementary School?
44.2% of students at Jackson Westview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Westview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Westview Elementary School is White at 95.3% of enrollment, in Jackson, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Westview Elementary School?
Jackson Westview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jackson Westview Elementary School rank among schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Westview Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Jackson, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jackson on the city page.
Is Jackson Westview Elementary School a good school?
Jackson Westview Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Jackson City?
Besides Jackson Westview Elementary School, Jackson City also operates Jackson High School (587 students), Jackson Middle School (525 students), and Jackson Northview Elementary School (389 students). See the Jackson City district page for the complete list.
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