- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Westlake Elementary School held near 1,236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 73.5 → 76.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 390450601971 · Westlake, OH Other · MID · TRAD
1,215 enr · 16.6:1 · 12.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake High School (989 students)
Westlake Elementary School held near 1,236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 73.5 → 76.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Westlake Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Westlake Elementary School
1,215 students
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
989 students
- Lee Burneson M
Lee Burneson Middle School
501 students
- Dover Intermed 471
Dover Intermediate School
471 students
What this shows Westlake Elementary School reports 1,215 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westlake Elementary School compares
Westlake 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,074
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Westlake City reports $18,074 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~1,215 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,217 (2022-23) → 1,236 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.