- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Malta, OH
West Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390487704645
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 255
- students enrolled
West Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
West Elementary School shrank from 278 students in 2022-23 to 256 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 390487704645 · Malta, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 15:1 · 36.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Morgan High School (499 students)
West Elementary School shrank from 278 students in 2022-23 to 256 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 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
- Morgan High Sc
Morgan High School
499 students
- East Elementar
East Elementary School
338 students
- South Elementa
South Elementary School
277 students
- This school
West Elementary School
255 students
- Morgan Junior
Morgan Junior High School
232 students
- East Elementar 23
East Elementary Annex
23 students
What this shows West Elementary School reports 255 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 18% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▲ 14% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Ohio - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$17,641
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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 92.9%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, West Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Morgan Local reports $17,641 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morgan Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Elementary Annex | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide other 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 (~255 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Elementary School
How many students attend West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has 255 students enrolled. It is a public school in Malta, OH. CCD year-over-year: 278 (2022-23) → 256 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School is 15:1, which is 18% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 4% lower 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?
36.0% 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 92.9% of enrollment, in Malta, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Morgan Local?
Besides West Elementary School, Morgan Local also operates Morgan High School (499 students), East Elementary School (338 students), and South Elementary School (277 students). See the Morgan Local district page for the complete list.