Enrollment
297
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ravenna, OH
West Main Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Main Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390446801565
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Main Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Ravenna · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 297
- students enrolled
West Main Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Main Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Ravenna, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Main Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Main Elementary School
West Main Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Ravenna, Ohio, enrolling 297 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.9:1, West Main Elementary School is leaner than roughly 90% of Ohio schools and 35% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Enrollment of 297 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Two or More (15%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 495 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Ravenna's elementary schools, it stands alongside Southeast Primary Elementary School (328 students): West Main Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.9:1 vs 15.6:1).
Ravenna City also operates Ravenna High School (534 students) and Brown Middle School (508 students) alongside West Main 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 Main Elementary School compares
West Main 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 35% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 10% in Ohio - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$15,726
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 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.
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 65.3%
Two or More 15.2%
African American 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, West Main Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ravenna City, which includes West Main Elementary School.
$15,726
Per student
+7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.1%
State 42.2%
Federal 13.7%
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 Main Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenna High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brown Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willyard Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Park Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ravenna Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Main Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Ravenna
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Southeast Primary Elementary School
Standard public school
328 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Southeast Intermediate Elementary School
Standard public school
315 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Willyard Elementary School
Standard public school
295 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
West Park Elementary School
Standard public school
125 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~297 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Main Elementary School
How many students attend West Main Elementary School?
West Main Elementary School has 297 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ravenna, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Main Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Main Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 35% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Main Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Main Elementary School is White at 65.3% of enrollment, in Ravenna, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Main Elementary School?
West Main Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Main Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Ravenna?
By Resource Investment Index, West Main Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Ravenna, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ravenna on the city page.
Is West Main Elementary School a good school?
West Main Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Ohio schools. 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 Ravenna City?
Besides West Main Elementary School, Ravenna City also operates Ravenna High School (534 students), Brown Middle School (508 students), and Willyard Elementary School (295 students). See the Ravenna City district page for the complete list.
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