Enrollment
460
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+20% 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 combined-grade school in Collins, Ohio, enrolling 460 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 38.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 460 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 683 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #367.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 460 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Western Reserve Local also operates Western Reserve High School (291 students) and Western Reserve Middle School (193 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,667
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Western Reserve Local, which includes Western Reserve Elementary School.
$14,667
Per student
+0%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.6%
State 46.4%
Federal 12.0%
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 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
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~460 students)
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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 460 students enrolled. It is a public school in Collins, OH.
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, 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 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. See all public schools in Collins on the city page.
Is Western Reserve Elementary School a good school?
Western Reserve Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of 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 High School (291 students) and Western Reserve Middle School (193 students). See the Western Reserve Local district page for the complete list.
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