Enrollment
480
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Liberty-Salem Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Liberty-Salem Elementary School
West Liberty-Salem Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in West Liberty, Ohio, enrolling 480 students.
At 16.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 480 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 626 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #494, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 480 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
West Liberty-Salem Local also operates West Liberty-Salem High School (366 students) and West Liberty-Salem Middle School (282 students) alongside West Liberty-Salem 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 Liberty-Salem Elementary School compares
West Liberty-Salem 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,651
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Liberty-Salem Local, which includes West Liberty-Salem Elementary School.
$12,651
Per student
-14%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.5%
State 47.5%
Federal 8.9%
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 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
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
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 (~480 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in West Liberty on the city page.
Is West Liberty-Salem Elementary School a good school?
West Liberty-Salem Elementary School earns 30/100 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 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.
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