Enrollment
1,215
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westlake, OH
Westlake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Westlake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390450601971
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westlake Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Westlake · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 12.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Westlake Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westlake Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Westlake, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westlake Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westlake Elementary School
Westlake Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Westlake, Ohio, enrolling 1,215 students.
At 16.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,215 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 203 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #78.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 590 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Westlake City also operates Westlake High School (989 students) and Lee Burneson Middle School (501 students) alongside Westlake 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 Westlake Elementary School compares
Westlake 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.6% | ▼ 60% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,215 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,215
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Ohio - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,928
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 590 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 5.3%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Westlake Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westlake City, which includes Westlake Elementary School.
$16,928
Per student
+16%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.4%
State 12.2%
Federal 7.4%
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 Westlake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lee Burneson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dover Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westlake Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~1,215 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Westlake Elementary School
How many students attend Westlake Elementary School?
Westlake Elementary School has 1,215 students enrolled. It is a public school in Westlake, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westlake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westlake Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westlake Elementary School?
12.6% of students at Westlake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westlake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Westlake Elementary School is White at 77.4% of enrollment, in Westlake, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westlake Elementary School?
Westlake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Westlake Elementary School rank among public schools in Westlake?
By Resource Investment Index, Westlake Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Westlake, 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 Westlake on the city page.
Is Westlake Elementary School a good school?
Westlake Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 Westlake City?
Besides Westlake Elementary School, Westlake City also operates Westlake High School (989 students), Lee Burneson Middle School (501 students), and Dover Intermediate School (471 students). See the Westlake City district page for the complete list.
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