- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
West Main Elementary School shrank from 327 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 390446801565 · Ravenna, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
297 enr · 11.9:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Ravenna High School (534 students)
West Main Elementary School shrank from 327 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
West Main Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ravenna High S
Ravenna High School
534 students
- Brown Middle S
Brown Middle School
508 students
- This school
West Main Elementary School
297 students
- Willyard Eleme
Willyard Elementary School
295 students
- West Park Elem 125
West Park Elementary School
125 students
- Ravenna Presch 115
Ravenna Preschool
115 students
What this shows West Main Elementary School reports 297 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Main Elementary School compares
West Main 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,474
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Ravenna City reports $17,474 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~297 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), down 26.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.