Enrollment
294
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wellington, OH
Westwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Westwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390456502323
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westwood Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Wellington · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Westwood Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wellington, OH.
School address
District: Wellington Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390456502323 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westwood Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westwood Elementary School
Westwood Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Wellington, Ohio, enrolling 294 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.5:1, Westwood Elementary School is leaner than roughly 94% of Ohio schools and 42% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 294 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 449 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #11, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 98 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Wellington's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mccormick Middle School (338 students): Westwood Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Wellington Exempted Village also operates Mccormick Middle School (338 students) and Wellington High School (228 students) alongside Westwood 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 Westwood Elementary School compares
Westwood 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 42% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▲ 25% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 6% in Ohio - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$17,237
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 98 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 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.9, Westwood 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 Wellington Exempted Village, which includes Westwood Elementary School.
$17,237
Per student
+18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.1%
State 32.6%
Federal 13.3%
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 Westwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccormick Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Wellington High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Wellington
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~294 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Westwood Elementary School
How many students attend Westwood Elementary School?
Westwood Elementary School has 294 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wellington, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary School is 10.5:1, which is 42% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 33% lower 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 Westwood Elementary School?
39.5% of students at Westwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Westwood Elementary School is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Wellington, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westwood Elementary School?
Westwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Westwood Elementary School rank among public schools in Wellington?
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wellington, 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 Wellington on the city page.
Is Westwood Elementary School a good school?
Westwood Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% 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 Wellington Exempted Village?
Besides Westwood Elementary School, Wellington Exempted Village also operates Mccormick Middle School (338 students) and Wellington High School (228 students). See the Wellington Exempted Village district page for the complete list.
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