- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Collins, OH
Western Reserve Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Western Reserve Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390477404622
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Reserve Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Collins · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Western Reserve Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Reserve Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Collins, OH.
School address
District: Western Reserve Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390477404622 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Western Reserve Elementary School held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 390477404622 · Collins, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 20.9:1 · 38.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Western Reserve High School (291 students)
Western Reserve Elementary School held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Western Reserve Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Western Reserve Elementary School
460 students
- Western Reserv
Western Reserve High School
291 students
- Western Reserv
Western Reserve Middle School
193 students
What this shows Western Reserve Elementary School reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Reserve Elementary School compares
Western Reserve 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▲ 20% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Ohio - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,802
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 460 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.7, Western Reserve Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Western Reserve Local reports $14,802 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Western Reserve Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Reserve High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western Reserve Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Reserve Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~460 students)
Frequently asked questions about Western Reserve Elementary School
How many students attend Western Reserve Elementary School?
Western Reserve Elementary School has 460 students enrolled. It is a public school in Collins, OH. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Reserve Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Reserve Elementary School is 20.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Western Reserve Elementary School?
38.0% of students at Western Reserve Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Reserve Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Western Reserve Elementary School is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Collins, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Reserve Elementary School?
Western Reserve Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Reserve Elementary School rank among public schools in Collins?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Reserve Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Collins, 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 Reserve Local?
Besides Western Reserve Elementary School, Western Reserve Local also operates Western Reserve High School (291 students) and Western Reserve Middle School (193 students). See the Western Reserve Local district page for the complete list.