- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Zanesville, OH
West Muskingum Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Muskingum Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390488803439
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Muskingum Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Zanesville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Muskingum Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Muskingum Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Zanesville, OH.
School address
District: West Muskingum Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390488803439 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
West Muskingum Elementary School held near 702 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 390488803439 · Zanesville, OH Other · MID · TRAD
691 enr · 20.3:1 · 38.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: West Muskingum Middle School (514 students)
West Muskingum Elementary School held near 702 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
West Muskingum Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Muskingum Elementary School
691 students
- West Muskingum
West Muskingum Middle School
514 students
- West Muskingum
West Muskingum High School
431 students
What this shows West Muskingum Elementary School reports 691 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Muskingum Elementary School compares
West Muskingum Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▲ 23% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 691 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
691
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Ohio - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$10,477
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.9%
Two or More 9.6%
African American 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.9, West Muskingum Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Muskingum Local reports $10,477 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Muskingum Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Muskingum Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Muskingum High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Muskingum Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Zanesville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Zane Grey Elementary School
Standard public school
915 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Zanesville Campus
Vocational / career-technical school
729 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
John Mcintire Elementary School
Standard public school
604 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
National Road
Standard public school
387 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Maysville O Tags
Standard public school
104 students 34.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~691 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Muskingum Elementary School
How many students attend West Muskingum Elementary School?
West Muskingum Elementary School has 691 students enrolled. It is a public school in Zanesville, OH. CCD year-over-year: 677 (2022-23) → 702 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Muskingum Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Muskingum Elementary School is 20.3:1, which is 12% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Muskingum Elementary School?
38.8% of students at West Muskingum Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Muskingum Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Muskingum Elementary School is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Zanesville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Muskingum Elementary School?
West Muskingum Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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).
How does West Muskingum Elementary School rank among schools in Zanesville?
By Resource Investment Index, West Muskingum Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Zanesville, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Zanesville on the city page.
What other schools are in West Muskingum Local?
Besides West Muskingum Elementary School, West Muskingum Local also operates West Muskingum Middle School (514 students) and West Muskingum High School (431 students). See the West Muskingum Local district page for the complete list.