Serving 452 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 74%).
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
452 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)55-59%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-64%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
2%
17%
White
91%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% OH state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% OH state average).
How many students attend West Elementary School?
452 students attend West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of West Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does West Elementary School offer ?
West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is West Elementary School part of?
West Elementary School is part of Lancaster City School District.
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