- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mc Arthur, OH
West Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390503903929
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Mc Arthur · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 258
- students enrolled
West Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Mc Arthur, OH.
School address
District: Vinton County Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390503903929 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
West Elementary held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 390503903929 · Mc Arthur, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 12.9:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Vinton County High School (491 students)
West Elementary held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
West Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vinton County
Vinton County High School
491 students
- Vinton County
Vinton County Middle School
359 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
327 students
- This school
West Elementary
258 students
- South Elementa
South Elementary
221 students
What this shows West Elementary reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Elementary compares
West Elementary 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 29% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 14% in Ohio - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$17,226
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 258 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: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.3%
Two or More 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, West Elementary is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vinton County Local reports $17,226 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinton County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vinton County Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Mc Arthur
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~258 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Elementary
How many students attend West Elementary?
West Elementary has 258 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mc Arthur, OH. CCD year-over-year: 252 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 29% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 18% 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 West Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Elementary is White at 95.3% of enrollment, in Mc Arthur, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Elementary?
West Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Elementary rank among public schools in Mc Arthur?
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Mc Arthur, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Vinton County Local?
Besides West Elementary, Vinton County Local also operates Vinton County High School (491 students), Vinton County Middle School (359 students), and Central Elementary (327 students). See the Vinton County Local district page for the complete list.