Enrollment
317
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Elementary School
West Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Newcomerstown, Ohio, enrolling 317 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 50.7% of students qualify for free meals, 60% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 317 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 314 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #70.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 634 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Newcomerstown's elementary schools, it stands alongside East Elementary School (130 students): West Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 18.6:1).
Newcomerstown Exempted Village also operates Newcomerstown High School (240 students) and Newcomerstown Middle School (182 students) alongside West Elementary 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 School compares
West Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,815
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newcomerstown Exempted Village, which includes West Elementary School.
$15,815
Per student
+8%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.4%
State 55.2%
Federal 13.4%
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 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
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~317 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Newcomerstown on the city page.
Is West Elementary School a good school?
West Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 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.
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