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West Elementary

57750 Us Highway 50, Mc Arthur, OH 45651 · (740) 596-5236 · Vinton County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL258 STUDENTS
Enrollment
258
Elementary
DISTRICT 269 · STATE 404
Student : Teacher
13.6:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.1:1 · STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE 43%
Community
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0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
28
Kindergarten
29
Grade 1
36
Grade 2
37
Grade 3
42
Grade 4
43
Grade 5
43
Student demographics
White
24695%
DISTRICT 97% · STATE 65%
Hispanic
52%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 8%
Black
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 17%
Two+
62%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 7%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
12749%
Female
13151%

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Test scores

Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or Above
English Language Arts
70.0%
OH avg 59.8% . -1.3pp since 2021
Math
78.4%
OH avg 56.1% . -3.0pp since 2021
Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
258
-56 (-18%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.6:1
was 13.2:1
% White
95%
was 97%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About West Elementary

West Elementary is a cozy elementary campus in Mc Arthur, Ohio, part of Vinton County Local. The school teaches 258 students in grades pre-K through 5. That puts it 36% leaner than the typical public school in Ohio, which averages around 404 students.

Vinton County Local runs 5 schools in total, collectively educating 1,656 students. West Elementary is one of those campuses.

On the student-mix side, West Elementary lists that the student body is overwhelmingly White (95%). Beyond that, the school records 2% multiracial. Compared to Vinton County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

On the income-and-resources front, West Elementary shows 19 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 13.6:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 17.9:1 average.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Vinton County) reports that median household income runs about $55,336, about 13% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 11%. Across Vinton County's 5 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,656 students), West Elementary is one campus in the mix.

Vinton County Middle School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 6.2 miles from this campus. Within ten miles, there are 4 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

The school occupies an outlying site.

Five-year trend. West Elementary's enrollment has ticked down 18% since 2018, when it stood at 314 (now 258).

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for West Elementary typically covers classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Vinton County at a glance

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Population
12,630
Census ACS
Median income
$55,336
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
13%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
1,656 students

Quick facts

School name
West Elementary
District
Vinton County Local
Address
57750 Us Highway 50, Mc Arthur, OH 45651
Phone
(740) 596-5236
County
Vinton County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
258
Teachers (FTE)
19
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
390503903929
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Vinton County Local
Other schools in Mc Arthur
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Frequently asked questions

About West Elementary
How large is West Elementary?
West Elementary enrolls approximately 258 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does West Elementary serve?
West Elementary serves grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at West Elementary is approximately 13.6:1 (19 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at West Elementary?
At West Elementary, the student body is approximately 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 0% Black, 2% Two or more.
Is West Elementary public or private?
West Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Vinton County Local.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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