Enrollment
35
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Philadelphia, OH
West Elementary Pre School
Federal NCES profile for West Elementary Pre School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390444806043
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Elementary Pre School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Ohio.
- #3 of 4
- schools in New Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 35:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 35
- students enrolled
West Elementary Pre School has class sizes larger than 98% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary Pre School ranks #3 of 4 schools in New Philadelphia, OH.
School address
District: New Philadelphia City · Ohio
NCES ID 390444806043 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
35:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Elementary Pre School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Elementary Pre School
West Elementary Pre School is a small combined-grade school in New Philadelphia, Ohio, enrolling 35 students.
Class loads run heavy: 35:1 is larger than about 98% of Ohio schools and 92% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Ohio schools, with 35 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (37%) (diversity index 50/100).
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among New Philadelphia's public schools, it stands alongside Quaker Digital Academy (915 students): West Elementary Pre School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (35:1 vs 83.2:1).
New Philadelphia City also operates New Philadelphia High School (748 students) and Joseph Welty Middle School (668 students) alongside West Elementary Pre 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 Elementary Pre School compares
West Elementary Pre 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 | 35:1 | ▲ 92% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 35 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
35:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
35
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
35:1
students per teacher
- 92% above state mean
Top 98% in Ohio - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,420
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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 60.0%
White 37.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, West Elementary Pre School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Philadelphia City, which includes West Elementary Pre School.
$12,420
Per student
-15%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.8%
State 36.4%
Federal 16.8%
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 Elementary Pre School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Philadelphia High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph Welty Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| York Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Elementary Pre School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools in New Philadelphia
3 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 (~35 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Elementary Pre School
How many students attend West Elementary Pre School?
West Elementary Pre School has 35 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Philadelphia, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary Pre School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary Pre School is 35:1, which is 92% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 123% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Elementary Pre School?
The largest demographic group at West Elementary Pre School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment, in New Philadelphia, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Elementary Pre School?
West Elementary Pre School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower 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 West Elementary Pre School rank among schools in New Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary Pre School ranks #3 of 4 schools in New Philadelphia, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Philadelphia on the city page.
Is West Elementary Pre School a good school?
West Elementary Pre School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 New Philadelphia City?
Besides West Elementary Pre School, New Philadelphia City also operates New Philadelphia High School (748 students), Joseph Welty Middle School (668 students), and South Elementary School (429 students). See the New Philadelphia City district page for the complete list.
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