Enrollment
258
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390503903929
West Elementary — Mc Arthur, OH
Federal NCES profile for West Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 52/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 40
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Vinton County Local · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Elementary compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
West Elementary reports 258 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 20.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 31% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 21% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 258 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 24.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Vinton County Local spends $17,187 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.2% from local sources (property taxes), 55.8% from the state, and 18.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 31% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 24% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
— 31% below state mean
Top 11% in Ohio — lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
24.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,187
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 258 Top 24% in Ohio — larger than 76% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Students per teacher 12.6:1 -31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390503903929
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 258:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vinton County Local, which includes West Elementary.
$17,187
Per student
+2%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.2%
State 55.8%
Federal 18.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about West Elementary
How many students attend West Elementary?
West Elementary has 258 students enrolled. It is a other school in Mc Arthur, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 31% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Mc Arthur, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Elementary?
West Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.