- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
West Union Elementary School held near 661 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 390619004113 · West Union, OH Other · MID · TRAD
656 enr · 17.7:1 · 55.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: North Adams Elementary School (629 students)
West Union Elementary School held near 661 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
West Union Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Union Elementary School
656 students
- North Adams El
North Adams Elementary School
629 students
- Peebles Elemen
Peebles Elementary School
552 students
- North Adams Hi
North Adams High School
462 students
- West Union Hig
West Union High School
435 students
- Ohio Valley Ca
Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center
354 students
What this shows West Union Elementary School reports 656 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Union Elementary School compares
West Union 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Adams County Ohio Valley Local reports $15,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~656 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 657 (2022-23) → 661 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.