- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Philadelphia, OH
West Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390444801404
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in New Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
West Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in New Philadelphia, OH.
School address
District: New Philadelphia City · Ohio
NCES ID 390444801404 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
West Elementary School shrank from 249 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (-19.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 390444801404 · New Philadelphia, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
198 enr · 16.5:1 · 46.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: New Philadelphia High School (748 students)
West Elementary School shrank from 249 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (-19.3%). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
West Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Philadelph
New Philadelphia High School
748 students
- Joseph Welty M
Joseph Welty Middle School
668 students
- South Elementa
South Elementary School
429 students
- East Elementar 236
East Elementary School
236 students
- York Elementar 209
York Elementary School
209 students
- This school 198
West Elementary School
198 students
What this shows West Elementary School reports 198 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Elementary School compares
West Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▲ 46% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
198
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Ohio - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$12,740
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
White 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, West Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Philadelphia City reports $12,740 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Philadelphia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph Welty Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| York Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 elementary schools in New Philadelphia
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
South Elementary School
Standard public school
429 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
York Elementary School
Standard public school
209 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Central Elementary School
Standard public school
195 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Quaker Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
159 students 31.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~198 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Elementary School
How many students attend West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has 198 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Philadelphia, OH. CCD year-over-year: 249 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 5% 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 Elementary School?
46.2% of students at West Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Elementary School is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in New Philadelphia, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Elementary School rank among elementary schools in New Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in New Philadelphia on the city page.
What other schools are in New Philadelphia City?
Besides West Elementary 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.