- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lexington, OH
Western Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Western Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390494303591
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Western Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Lexington, OH.
School address
District: Lexington Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390494303591 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Western Elementary School shrank from 366 students in 2022-23 to 323 in 2023-24 (-11.7%).
Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 390494303591 · Lexington, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 18.1:1 · 12.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Lexington High School (631 students)
Western Elementary School shrank from 366 students in 2022-23 to 323 in 2023-24 (-11.7%). Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Western Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lexington High
Lexington High School
631 students
- Eastern Elemen
Eastern Elementary School
504 students
- Lexington Juni
Lexington Junior High School
372 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
335 students
- This school
Western Elementary School
308 students
What this shows Western Elementary School reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Elementary School compares
Western 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 | 18.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 62% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 58% in Ohio - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,223
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
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Western Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington Local reports $12,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Western Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lexington Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~308 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Western Elementary School
How many students attend Western Elementary School?
Western Elementary School has 308 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lexington, OH. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% 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 Western Elementary School?
12.0% of students at Western Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Western Elementary School is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Lexington, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Elementary School?
Western Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Western Elementary School rank among public schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Lexington, 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 Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Lexington Local?
Besides Western Elementary School, Lexington Local also operates Lexington High School (631 students), Eastern Elementary School (504 students), and Lexington Junior High School (372 students). See the Lexington Local district page for the complete list.