- Enrollment
- 1,428
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Blacklick, OH
West Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390480003073
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 682
- students enrolled
West Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Licking Heights Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390480003073 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
West Elementary School held near 836 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 390480003073 · Blacklick, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
682 enr · 17.1:1 · 39.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Licking Heights High School (1,428 students)
West Elementary School held near 836 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.0 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
- Licking Height
Licking Heights High School
1,428 students
- Licking Height
Licking Heights Central Intermediate School
836 students
- Licking Height
Licking Heights Middle School
820 students
- Licking Height
Licking Heights North Elementary School
745 students
- This school
West Elementary School
682 students
- South Elementa 550
South Elementary
550 students
What this shows West Elementary School reports 682 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▲ 26% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 682 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
682
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 49% in Ohio - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,990
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 682 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
African American 47.9%
Asian 25.1%
White 18.9%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Largest group: African American at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, West Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Licking Heights Local reports $10,990 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licking Heights High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Licking Heights Central Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Licking Heights Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Licking Heights North Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 41.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Blacklick
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 (~682 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Elementary School
How many students attend West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has 682 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Blacklick, OH. CCD year-over-year: 843 (2022-23) → 836 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 9% 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?
39.9% 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 African American at 47.9% of enrollment, in Blacklick, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
What other schools are in Licking Heights Local?
Besides West Elementary School, Licking Heights Local also operates Licking Heights High School (1,428 students), Licking Heights Central Intermediate School (836 students), and Licking Heights Middle School (820 students). See the Licking Heights Local district page for the complete list.