- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Latham, OH
Western Primary
Federal NCES profile for Western Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390491505749
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Primary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Latham · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 36.1:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 253
- students enrolled
Western Primary has class sizes larger than 98% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Primary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Latham, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Western Primary grew from 238 students in 2022-23 to 261 in 2023-24 (+9.7%).
Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 390491505749 · Latham, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
253 enr · 36.1:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Western High School (262 students)
Western Primary grew from 238 students in 2022-23 to 261 in 2023-24 (+9.7%). Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Western Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Western High S
Western High School
262 students
- This school
Western Primary
253 students
- Western Elemen
Western Elementary School
170 students
What this shows Western Primary reports 253 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Primary compares
Western Primary is a growing 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 | 36.1:1 | ▲ 98% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
36.1:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
36.1:1
students per teacher
- 98% above state mean
Top 98% in Ohio - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$21,924
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 98.4%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 98.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.1, Western Primary is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Western Local reports $21,924 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Western Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 42.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Latham
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 (~253 students)
Frequently asked questions about Western Primary
How many students attend Western Primary?
Western Primary has 253 students enrolled. It is a public school in Latham, OH. CCD year-over-year: 238 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Primary is 36.1:1, which is 98% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 130% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Primary?
The largest demographic group at Western Primary is White at 98.4% of enrollment, in Latham, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Primary?
Western Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Western Primary rank among public schools in Latham?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Primary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Latham, 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 Western Local?
Besides Western Primary, Western Local also operates Western High School (262 students) and Western Elementary School (170 students). See the Western Local district page for the complete list.