Enrollment
374
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bay Village, OH
Westerly Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Westerly Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390435400120
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westerly Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Bay Village · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 4.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Westerly Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westerly Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Bay Village, OH.
School address
District: Bay Village City · Ohio
NCES ID 390435400120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westerly Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westerly Elementary School
Westerly Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Bay Village, Ohio, enrolling 374 students.
At 17:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.8% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the Ohio average.
With 374 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 232 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #44.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 374 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Bay Village's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bay Middle School (738 students): Westerly Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17:1 vs 16.4:1).
Bay Village City also operates Bay Middle School (738 students) and Bay High School (684 students) alongside Westerly 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 Westerly Elementary School compares
Westerly 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.8% | ▼ 85% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 48% in Ohio - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,735
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Westerly 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 Bay Village City, which includes Westerly Elementary School.
$15,735
Per student
+7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.4%
State 21.7%
Federal 4.9%
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 Westerly Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Normandy Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenview Center for Childcare and Learning | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westerly Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Bay Village
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~374 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Westerly Elementary School
How many students attend Westerly Elementary School?
Westerly Elementary School has 374 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bay Village, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westerly Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westerly Elementary School is 17:1, which is 7% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% 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 Westerly Elementary School?
4.8% of students at Westerly Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westerly Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Westerly Elementary School is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Bay Village, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westerly Elementary School?
Westerly Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Westerly Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bay Village?
By Resource Investment Index, Westerly Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Bay Village, 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 Bay Village on the city page.
Is Westerly Elementary School a good school?
Westerly Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Bay Village City?
Besides Westerly Elementary School, Bay Village City also operates Bay Middle School (738 students), Bay High School (684 students), and Normandy Elementary School (477 students). See the Bay Village City district page for the complete list.
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