Enrollment
656
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Union, OH
West Union Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Union Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390619004113
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Union Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in West Union · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Union Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Union Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in West Union, OH.
School address
District: Adams County Ohio Valley Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390619004113 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Union Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Union Elementary School
West Union Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in West Union, Ohio, enrolling 656 students.
At 17.7:1, 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 is high: 55.1% of students qualify for free meals, 74% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 656 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 219 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #21, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among West Union's public schools, it stands alongside West Union High School (435 students): West Union Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.7:1 vs 12.8:1).
Adams County Ohio Valley Local also operates North Adams Elementary School (629 students) and Peebles Elementary School (552 students) alongside West Union 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 Union Elementary School compares
West Union 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 | 17.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▲ 74% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 54% in Ohio - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$14,359
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 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 95.7%
Two or More 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.3, West Union Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Adams County Ohio Valley Local, which includes West Union Elementary School.
$14,359
Per student
-2%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.4%
State 61.3%
Federal 15.3%
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 Union Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Adams Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peebles Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Adams High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Union High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Union Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in West Union
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~656 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Union Elementary School
How many students attend West Union Elementary School?
West Union Elementary School has 656 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Union, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Union Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Union Elementary School is 17.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% 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 Union Elementary School?
55.1% of students at West Union Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Union Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Union Elementary School is White at 95.7% of enrollment, in West Union, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Union Elementary School?
West Union Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Union Elementary School rank among public schools in West Union?
By Resource Investment Index, West Union Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in West Union, 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 Union on the city page.
Is West Union Elementary School a good school?
West Union Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Adams County Ohio Valley Local?
Besides West Union Elementary School, Adams County Ohio Valley Local also operates North Adams Elementary School (629 students), Peebles Elementary School (552 students), and North Adams High School (462 students). See the Adams County Ohio Valley Local district page for the complete list.
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