Enrollment
255
Elementary
DISTRICT 290 · STATE 404
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MORGAN LOCAL·NCES 390487704645
West Elementary School
9675 State Route 37, Malta, OH 43758 · (740) 342-4873 · Morgan County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL255 STUDENTS
A-
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Scored higher than 75% of Ohio public elementary schools
- BTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- AThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Ohio public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
12.1:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.3:1 · STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 22 | 9% |
| Kindergarten | 32 | 13% |
| Grade 1 | 26 | 10% |
| Grade 2 | 25 | 10% |
| Grade 3 | 42 | 16% |
| Grade 4 | 31 | 12% |
| Grade 5 | 45 | 18% |
| Grade 6 | 32 | 13% |
This year's kindergarten class (32) is about the same size as its 6th grade class (32).
Student demographics
13%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 22% · 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
Based on grade levels within Morgan Local. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or AboveEnglish Language Arts
66.5%
OH avg 59.8% . +11.1pp since 2021
Math
73.5%
OH avg 56.1% . +20.2pp since 2021
What this means: On the Ohio's State Tests, Ohio's statewide test, about 67 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 73 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Ohio schools, those numbers are about 60 and 56. Reading and writing scores are up about 11 points since 2021, while math scores are up about 20 points.
Ohio's State Tests results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 66.5% | 73.5% |
| 2023-24 | 66.4% | 75.3% |
| 2022-23 | 62.1% | 69.6% |
| 2021-22 | 55.4% | 53.2% |
% Proficient or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where West Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 73.5% | #561 of 1,569 ▼ 84 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 66.5% | #706 of 1,569 ▲ 102 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +15.7pp | #86 of 1,514 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 255 | #1,435 of 1,808 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.1:1 | #38 of 1,582 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 13.4% | #1,360 of 1,590 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -18.5% | #296 of 992 |
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
255
-33 (-11%) vs 2020
-30% since 2010-11, when it was 362
Student : Teacher
12.1:1
was 13.7:1
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 | 255 | 21 | 12.1:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 256 | 17 | 15.1:1 | 86% (220) |
| 2022-23 | 278 | 17 | 16.4:1 | 43% (120) |
| 2020-21 | 288 | 21 | 13.7:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 313 | 21 | 14.9:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 318 | 20 | 15.9:1 | 57% (180) |
| 2010-11 | 362 | 24 | 15.1:1 | 65% (236) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for West Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 19% (313 to 255); teachers unchanged (21 to 21).
About West Elementary School
West Elementary School, located in Malta, Ohio, is a low-enrollment elementary school. The school reports 255 students in pre-K through 6. The typical figure for elementary schools in Ohio is about 404 students.
Morgan Local is made up of 5 schools with 1,601 students in all.
Most students at West Elementary School are White: 93% of enrollment. Smaller groups are 4% multiracial. For comparison, Morgan County is about 91% White. The chance that two students picked at random at West Elementary School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 13%.
With 21 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, the ratio at West Elementary School was 12.1:1. The 17.9:1 average for elementary schools in Ohio is higher than this school's figure.
Measured against Ohio public elementary schools, West Elementary School receives an A-. The grade weighs proficiency most heavily, then how results compare with what the school's low-income share predicts, then the three-year change.
Across Morgan County, median household income is about $59,351, roughly 14% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 9%. The public schools of Morgan County number 6 and enroll about 1,601.
Crooksville Middle School is the closest public school, about 7.3 miles away in a straight line. West Elementary School is one of several public schools in the area, with 6 others within ten miles.
Federal data place West Elementary School in the Rural: Distant locale, which means it is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 255 was 11% lower than in 2020-21, when it was 288. Students per teacher fell from 13.7 in 2020-21 to 12.1 in 2024-25.
The West Elementary School community page is open for posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Morgan County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
13,651
Census ACS
Median income
$59,351
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
14%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
1,601 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Morgan Local
- Morgan High SchoolHigh · 499 students
- East Elementary SchoolElementary · 338 students
- South Elementary SchoolElementary · 277 students
- Morgan Junior High SchoolMiddle · 232 students
- East Elementary AnnexCombined
Other West Elementary schools
50 other US public schools in 25 states are named West Elementary. West Elementary School is the 43rd largest of the 51.
- West Elementary SchoolNewcomerstown, OH · 317 students
- West ElementaryMc Arthur, OH · 258 students
- West Elementary SchoolNew Philadelphia, OH · 198 students
- West ElementaryMt Juliet, TN · 849 students
- West ElementaryBixby, OK · 757 students
Nearby schools
- Crooksville Middle School7.3 mi · 317
- Crooksville Elementary School7.3 mi · 450
- Crooksville High School7.3 mi · 305
- East Elementary School7.6 mi · 338
- Miller High School8.8 mi · 240
- Millcreek Elementary School8.9 mi · 346
Frequently asked questions
About West Elementary SchoolHow many students attend West Elementary School?
West Elementary School enrolls approximately 255 students in grades PK-06.
What grades does West Elementary School serve?
West Elementary School serves grades PK-06.
How many teachers does West Elementary School have?
West Elementary School employs 21 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.1:1.
How diverse is West Elementary School?
West Elementary School reports a student body of 93% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is West Elementary School in?
West Elementary School is part of Morgan Local.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.