Serving 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Western Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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Western Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Western Elementary School's student population of 366 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
Western Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#445 out of 3241 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
2%
17%
White
89%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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Western Elementary School is ranked #445 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Western Elementary School often compared to?
Western Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stingel Elementary School, Eastview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Western Elementary School?
366 students attend Western Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Western Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Elementary School?
Western Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Western Elementary School offer ?
Western Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Western Elementary School part of?
Western Elementary School is part of Lexington Local School District.
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