Enrollment
270
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Berlin Center, 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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390483903238
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Reserve Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Berlin Center · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.3:1
- students per teacher
- 270
- students enrolled
Western Reserve Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Reserve Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Berlin Center, OH.
School address
District: Western Reserve Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390483903238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Western Reserve Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Western Reserve Elementary School
Western Reserve Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Berlin Center, Ohio, enrolling 270 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 270 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 270 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Western Reserve Local also operates Western Reserve Middle School (145 students) and Western Reserve High School (127 students) alongside Western Reserve 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 Reserve Elementary School compares
Western Reserve 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Ohio - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,245
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 270 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 95.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: White at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.2, Western Reserve 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 Western Reserve Local, which includes Western Reserve Elementary School.
$14,245
Per student
-3%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.2%
State 44.8%
Federal 8.0%
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 Reserve Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Reserve Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Reserve High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 6.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~270 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Western Reserve Elementary School
How many students attend Western Reserve Elementary School?
Western Reserve Elementary School has 270 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Berlin Center, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Reserve Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Reserve Elementary School is 19.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Reserve Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Western Reserve Elementary School is White at 95.2% of enrollment, in Berlin Center, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Reserve Elementary School?
Western Reserve Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Western Reserve Elementary School rank among public schools in Berlin Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Reserve Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Berlin Center, 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 Berlin Center on the city page.
Is Western Reserve Elementary School a good school?
Western Reserve Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. 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 Western Reserve Local?
Besides Western Reserve Elementary School, Western Reserve Local also operates Western Reserve Middle School (145 students) and Western Reserve High School (127 students). See the Western Reserve Local district page for the complete list.
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