- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salem, OH
West Branch Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for West Branch Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390483803233
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Branch Early Learning Center earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
West Branch Early Learning Center has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Branch Early Learning Center ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Salem, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
West Branch Early Learning Center held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 390483803233 · Salem, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 17.8:1 · 31.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: West Branch High School (634 students)
West Branch Early Learning Center held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
West Branch Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Branch Hi
West Branch High School
634 students
- West Branch Mi
West Branch Middle School
627 students
- This school
West Branch Early Learning Center
374 students
- West Branch In 252
West Branch Intermediate School
252 students
- West Branch Pr 90
West Branch Preschool
90 students
- West Branch Di 10
West Branch Digital Academy
10 students
What this shows West Branch Early Learning Center reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Branch Early Learning Center compares
West Branch Early Learning Center 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 | 17.8:1 | ▼ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▼ 0% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Ohio - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,168
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, West Branch Early Learning Center is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for West Branch Local reports $12,168 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Branch Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Branch Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Branch Intermediate School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Branch Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Branch Digital Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Branch Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Similar elementary schools in Salem
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~374 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Branch Early Learning Center
How many students attend West Branch Early Learning Center?
West Branch Early Learning Center has 374 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salem, OH. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Branch Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at West Branch Early Learning Center is 17.8:1, which is 2% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% higher 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 West Branch Early Learning Center?
31.6% of students at West Branch Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Branch Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at West Branch Early Learning Center is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Salem, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Branch Early Learning Center?
West Branch Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Branch Early Learning Center rank among elementary schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, West Branch Early Learning Center ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Salem, 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 Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in West Branch Local?
Besides West Branch Early Learning Center, West Branch Local also operates West Branch High School (634 students), West Branch Middle School (627 students), and West Branch Intermediate School (252 students). See the West Branch Local district page for the complete list.