Enrollment
308
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Western Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Western Elementary School
Western Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lexington, Ohio, enrolling 308 students.
At 18.1:1, 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 runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 308 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
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 273 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #56.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
15.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Lexington Local spends $11,183 per pupil, 24% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lexington Local also operates Lexington High School (631 students) and Eastern Elementary School (504 students) alongside Western 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 Western Elementary School compares
Western 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,183
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lexington Local, which includes Western Elementary School.
$11,183
Per student
-24%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.9%
State 35.6%
Federal 9.5%
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 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
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
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 (~308 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Western Elementary School a good school?
Western 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 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.
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