Enrollment
58
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Liverpool, OH
Preschool at Westgate Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Preschool at Westgate Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390439106038
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Preschool at Westgate Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Ohio.
- #2 of 3
- schools in East Liverpool · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 58
- students enrolled
Preschool at Westgate Middle School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Preschool at Westgate Middle School ranks #2 of 3 schools in East Liverpool, OH.
School address
District: East Liverpool City · Ohio
NCES ID 390439106038 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Preschool at Westgate Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Preschool at Westgate Middle School
Preschool at Westgate Middle School is a small combined-grade school in East Liverpool, Ohio, enrolling 58 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Ohio schools, with 58 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among East Liverpool's public schools, it stands alongside Beaver Local Elementary School (619 students): Preschool at Westgate Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 14.7:1).
East Liverpool City also operates East Liverpool High School (578 students) and North Elementary School (396 students) alongside Preschool at Westgate Middle 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 Preschool at Westgate Middle School compares
Preschool at Westgate Middle 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 58 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
58
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 24% in Ohio - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,113
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 84.5%
Two or More 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Preschool at Westgate Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Liverpool City, which includes Preschool at Westgate Middle School.
$15,113
Per student
+3%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.7%
State 63.3%
Federal 19.1%
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 Preschool at Westgate Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Liverpool High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lacroft Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Liverpool Junior High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westgate Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Preschool at Westgate Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in East Liverpool
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 (~58 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Preschool at Westgate Middle School
How many students attend Preschool at Westgate Middle School?
Preschool at Westgate Middle School has 58 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Liverpool, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Preschool at Westgate Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Preschool at Westgate Middle School is 14.5:1, which is 20% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Preschool at Westgate Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Preschool at Westgate Middle School is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in East Liverpool, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Preschool at Westgate Middle School?
Preschool at Westgate Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Preschool at Westgate Middle School rank among schools in East Liverpool?
By Resource Investment Index, Preschool at Westgate Middle School ranks #2 of 3 schools in East Liverpool, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in East Liverpool on the city page.
Is Preschool at Westgate Middle School a good school?
Preschool at Westgate Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Ohio. 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 East Liverpool City?
Besides Preschool at Westgate Middle School, East Liverpool City also operates East Liverpool High School (578 students), North Elementary School (396 students), and Lacroft Elementary School (339 students). See the East Liverpool City district page for the complete list.
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