- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newcomerstown, 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 390455402272
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
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.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Newcomerstown · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 50.7%
- 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 #3 of 4 public schools in Newcomerstown, OH.
School address
District: Newcomerstown Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390455402272 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
West Elementary School held near 290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 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
-6 students YoY 390455402272 · Newcomerstown, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 15.8:1 · 50.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Newcomerstown High School (240 students)
West Elementary School held near 290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 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 School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Elementary School
317 students
- Newcomerstown
Newcomerstown High School
240 students
- Newcomerstown
Newcomerstown Middle School
182 students
- East Elementar
East Elementary School
130 students
What this shows West Elementary School reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Elementary School compares
West Elementary School 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.7% | ▲ 60% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 35% in Ohio - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,506
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 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 90.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, West Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newcomerstown Exempted Village reports $16,506 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcomerstown High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newcomerstown Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Newcomerstown
1 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 (~317 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Elementary School
How many students attend West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has 317 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newcomerstown, OH. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% 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?
50.7% 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 90.2% of enrollment, in Newcomerstown, 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 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 School rank among public schools in Newcomerstown?
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Newcomerstown, 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 Newcomerstown Exempted Village?
Besides West Elementary School, Newcomerstown Exempted Village also operates Newcomerstown High School (240 students), Newcomerstown Middle School (182 students), and East Elementary School (130 students). See the Newcomerstown Exempted Village district page for the complete list.