- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Liverpool, OH
Westgate Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Westgate Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390439100875
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westgate Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in East Liverpool · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 285
- students enrolled
Westgate Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westgate Middle School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in East Liverpool, OH.
School address
District: East Liverpool City · Ohio
NCES ID 390439100875 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Westgate Middle School held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 390439100875 · East Liverpool, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
285 enr · 15:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: East Liverpool High School (578 students)
Westgate Middle School held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Westgate Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Liverpool
East Liverpool High School
578 students
- North Elementa
North Elementary School
396 students
- Lacroft Elemen
Lacroft Elementary School
339 students
- East Liverpool
East Liverpool Junior High
296 students
- This school
Westgate Middle School
285 students
- Preschool at W 58
Preschool at Westgate Middle School
58 students
What this shows Westgate Middle School reports 285 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westgate Middle School compares
Westgate Middle 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 18% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Ohio - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$17,210
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.1%
Two or More 10.9%
African American 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, Westgate Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Liverpool City reports $17,210 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westgate Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Liverpool High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lacroft Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Liverpool Junior High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Preschool at Westgate Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westgate Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in East Liverpool
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Beaver Local Middle School
Standard public school
558 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
North Elementary School
Standard public school
396 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Lacroft Elementary School
Standard public school
339 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
East Liverpool Junior High
Standard public school
296 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~285 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westgate Middle School
How many students attend Westgate Middle School?
Westgate Middle School has 285 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Liverpool, OH. CCD year-over-year: 306 (2022-23) → 293 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westgate Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westgate Middle School is 15:1, which is 18% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westgate Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Westgate Middle School is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in East Liverpool, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westgate Middle School?
Westgate Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Westgate Middle School rank among elementary schools in East Liverpool?
By Resource Investment Index, Westgate Middle School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in East Liverpool, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in East Liverpool on the city page.
What other schools are in East Liverpool City?
Besides Westgate Middle School, East Liverpool City also operates East Liverpool High School (578 students), North Elementary School (396 students), and Lacroft Elementary School (339 students). See the East Liverpool City district page for the complete list.