Enrollment
374
Elementary
DISTRICT 232 · STATE 404
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WEST BRANCH LOCAL·NCES 390483803233
West Branch Early Learning Center
14405 Pricetown Rd, Salem, OH 44460 · (330) 938-4500 · Mahoning County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL374 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
17.8:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 23.9:1 · STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
52%
196 students
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 43%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 122 | 33% |
| Grade 1 | 129 | 34% |
| Grade 2 | 123 | 33% |
Student demographics
15%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 54% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Feeds from
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch Early Learning Center this school | 374 | 52.4% | N/A |
| Jackson Intermediate Hebron | 380 | 51.6% | 68.1% |
| Springfield Elementary School New Middletown | 347 | 51.3% | 82.1% |
| Crestview Elementary School Ashland | 356 | 53.7% | 75.5% |
| Van Wert Early Childhood Center Van Wert | 343 | 53.1% | N/A |
| Utica Elementary School Utica | 358 | 53.4% | 70.7% |
Matched among Ohio elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where West Branch Early Learning Center ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Ohio | In Mahoning County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 374 | #952 of 1,808 | #14 of 28 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.8:1 | #841 of 1,582 | #14 of 25 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 15.2% | #1,313 of 1,590 | #21 of 25 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 52.4% | #223 of 767 | #3 of 9 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +12.0% | #267 of 561 | #3 of 11 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
374
+30 (+9%) vs 2020
-27% since 1990-91, when it was 510
Student : Teacher
17.8:1
was 15.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 374 | 21 | 17.8:1 | 52% (196) |
| 2023-24 | 385 | 22 | 17.5:1 | 52% (201) |
| 2022-23 | 386 | 21.6 | 17.9:1 | 40% (153) |
| 2020-21 | 344 | 22 | 15.6:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 334 | 19.5 | 17.1:1 | 48% (159) |
| 2015-16 | 335 | 21 | 15.9:1 | 52% (173) |
| 2010-11 | 321 | 14 | 22.9:1 | 42% (135) |
| 2000-01 | 511 | 19 | 26.9:1 | 23% (117) |
| 1990-91 | 510 | 25 | 20.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for West Branch Early Learning Center.
Since 2017-18: students up 12% (334 to 374); teachers up 8% (19.5 to 21).
About West Branch Early Learning Center
West Branch Early Learning Center is a mid-sized elementary school with its address in Salem, Ohio. Its enrollment is 374 students, spread over kindergarten through 2.
West Branch Early Learning Center is in West Branch Local, a district with 1,735 students across 5 schools.
The share of students at West Branch Early Learning Center who are White is 92%. The remaining students are 3% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. Among people living in Mahoning County, the White share is about 75%. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 15%.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1. The school has 21 full-time-equivalent teachers. The ratio is within a point of the 17.9:1 average for elementary schools in Ohio. Federal data show 52% of students (196) are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Census data for Mahoning County show the median household earns about $56,942 a year, roughly 27% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Counting West Branch Early Learning Center, Mahoning County has 77 public schools.
West Branch Middle School is about 1.9 miles away, making it the nearest public school. There are 6 more public schools inside five miles.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Fringe, meaning it is in rural territory close to an urban area.
In 2020-21, West Branch Early Learning Center enrolled 344 students. By 2024-25, that number had grown to 374. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 15.6:1 to 17.8:1.
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Mahoning County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
226,491
Census ACS
Median income
$56,942
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
77
27,927 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in West Branch Local
- West Branch High SchoolHigh · 634 students
- West Branch Middle SchoolMiddle · 627 students
- West Branch PreschoolElementary · 90 students
- West Branch Digital AcademyHigh · 10 students
- West Branch Intermediate SchoolCombined
Other schools in Salem
- Salem High SchoolHigh · 610 students
- Buckeye Elementary SchoolElementary · 418 students
- Salem Junior High SchoolMiddle · 323 students
- Reilly Elementary SchoolElementary · 286 students
- Southeast Elementary SchoolMiddle · 276 students
Nearby schools
- West Branch Middle School1.9 mi · 627
- West Branch Digital Academy2.0 mi · 10
- West Branch High School2.0 mi · 634
- Mckinley High School3.4 mi · 147
- B L Miller Elementary School4.0 mi · 213
- Buckeye Elementary School4.9 mi · 418
Frequently asked questions
About West Branch Early Learning CenterWhat is the total enrollment at West Branch Early Learning Center?
West Branch Early Learning Center enrolls approximately 374 students in grades KG-02.
What age range does West Branch Early Learning Center serve?
West Branch Early Learning Center serves students from grade KG through grade 02.
How many teachers does West Branch Early Learning Center have?
West Branch Early Learning Center employs 21 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.8:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at West Branch Early Learning Center?
At West Branch Early Learning Center, the student body is approximately 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is West Branch Early Learning Center public or private?
West Branch Early Learning Center is a public K-12 school, overseen by West Branch Local.
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