- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Liberty, OH
West Liberty-Salem Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Liberty-Salem Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390462102471
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Liberty-Salem Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in West Liberty · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Liberty-Salem Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Liberty-Salem Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in West Liberty, OH.
School address
District: West Liberty-Salem Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390462102471 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
West Liberty-Salem Elementary School shrank from 535 students in 2022-23 to 501 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 390462102471 · West Liberty, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 16.6:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: West Liberty-Salem High School (366 students)
West Liberty-Salem Elementary School shrank from 535 students in 2022-23 to 501 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
West Liberty-Salem Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Liberty-Salem Elementary School
480 students
- West Liberty-S
West Liberty-Salem High School
366 students
- West Liberty-S
West Liberty-Salem Middle School
282 students
What this shows West Liberty-Salem Elementary School reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Liberty-Salem Elementary School compares
West Liberty-Salem 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▲ 29% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Ohio - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,894
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 480 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.4%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.7, West Liberty-Salem Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for West Liberty-Salem Local reports $12,894 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Liberty-Salem Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Liberty-Salem High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Liberty-Salem Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Liberty-Salem Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
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 (~480 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Liberty-Salem Elementary School
How many students attend West Liberty-Salem Elementary School?
West Liberty-Salem Elementary School has 480 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Liberty, OH. CCD year-over-year: 535 (2022-23) → 501 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Liberty-Salem Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Liberty-Salem Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% 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 Liberty-Salem Elementary School?
40.9% of students at West Liberty-Salem Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Liberty-Salem Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Liberty-Salem Elementary School is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in West Liberty, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Liberty-Salem Elementary School?
West Liberty-Salem Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Liberty-Salem Elementary School rank among public schools in West Liberty?
By Resource Investment Index, West Liberty-Salem Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in West Liberty, 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 West Liberty-Salem Local?
Besides West Liberty-Salem Elementary School, West Liberty-Salem Local also operates West Liberty-Salem High School (366 students) and West Liberty-Salem Middle School (282 students). See the West Liberty-Salem Local district page for the complete list.