Enrollment
417
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Youngstown, OH
West Boulevard Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Boulevard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390483003201
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Boulevard Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 15
- elementary schools in Youngstown · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Boulevard Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Boulevard Elementary School ranks #4 of 15 elementary schools in Youngstown, OH.
School address
District: Boardman Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390483003201 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Boulevard Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Boulevard Elementary School
West Boulevard Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Youngstown, Ohio, enrolling 417 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 417 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 461 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #166.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and African American (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 417 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Youngstown's elementary schools, it stands alongside Austintown Intermediate School (895 students): West Boulevard Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.9:1 vs 19:1).
Boardman Local also operates Boardman High School (1,005 students) and Boardman Center Intermediate School (814 students) alongside West Boulevard 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 West Boulevard Elementary School compares
West Boulevard 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▲ 52% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in Ohio - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,534
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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 61.9%
African American 15.8%
Two or More 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, West Boulevard Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boardman Local, which includes West Boulevard Elementary School.
$12,534
Per student
-14%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.3%
State 20.3%
Federal 12.4%
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 West Boulevard Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boardman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boardman Center Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boardman Glenwood Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stadium Drive Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robinwood Lane Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Boulevard Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Youngstown
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Austintown Intermediate School
Standard public school
895 students 19:1 students per teacher
Boardman Center Intermediate School
Standard public school
814 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Stambaugh Charter Academy
Standard public school
472 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Horizon Science Academy Youngstown
Standard public school
439 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Stadium Drive Elementary School
Standard public school
378 students 21:1 students per teacher
Rayen Early College Middle School
Standard public school
370 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~417 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Boulevard Elementary School
How many students attend West Boulevard Elementary School?
West Boulevard Elementary School has 417 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Youngstown, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Boulevard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Boulevard Elementary School is 19.9:1, which is 9% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Boulevard Elementary School?
48.1% of students at West Boulevard Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Boulevard Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Boulevard Elementary School is White at 61.9% of enrollment, in Youngstown, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Boulevard Elementary School?
West Boulevard Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 West Boulevard Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Youngstown?
By Resource Investment Index, West Boulevard Elementary School ranks #4 of 15 elementary schools in Youngstown, 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 Youngstown on the city page.
Is West Boulevard Elementary School a good school?
West Boulevard Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Ohio schools. It is also more 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 Boardman Local?
Besides West Boulevard Elementary School, Boardman Local also operates Boardman High School (1,005 students), Boardman Center Intermediate School (814 students), and Boardman Glenwood Junior High (550 students). See the Boardman Local district page for the complete list.
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