West Elementary School

Summary:

West Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Newcomerstown, Ohio, serving grades 2-5 with a student population of 296. The school is part of the Newcomerstown Exempted Village School District, which is ranked 478 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, West Elementary School's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the state and district averages, with some strengths in certain subject areas like 3rd grade Mathematics (70.2% proficient) and 5th grade English Language Arts (68.5% proficient). The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.7 to 16.3 over the past few years. However, West Elementary has experienced a higher chronic absenteeism rate in recent years, ranging from 7.7% to 10.5%, which is higher than the state average.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools, such as Claymont Elementary School, South Elementary School, and Cambridge Intermediate School, West Elementary School generally performs on par or slightly below in terms of academic achievement. However, the school's racial makeup is significantly different, with a much higher percentage of white students (91.55%) compared to the state average and nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 2-5

 517 Beaver St
       Newcomerstown, OH  43832-1401


(740) 498-4151

District: Newcomerstown Exempted Village

SchoolDigger Rank:
823rd of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools


Students who attend West Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Newcomerstown Middle School
High:    Newcomerstown High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  296

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.6%
Hispanic:
5.1%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.8% Help


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Compare Details West Elementary School ranks worse than 52.2% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.26. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Elementary School 823rd of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See West Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Newcomerstown Exempted Village:

SchoolDigger ranks Newcomerstown Exempted Village 478th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at West Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 44.41 958th 1471 34.9%
2005 48.88 911th 1501 39.3%
2006 61.91 681st 1504 54.7%
2007 51.50 988th 1609 38.6%
2008 58.68 834th 1582 47.3%
2009 53.55 979th 1610 39.2%
2010 51.74 1032nd 1662 37.9%
2011 47.92 1140th 1686 32.4%
2012 57.42 984th 1709 42.4%
2013 56.41 1000th 1701 41.2%
2014 55.39 1001st 1687 40.7%
2015 62.00 787th 1684 53.3%
2016 59.32 862nd 1678 48.6%
2017 63.34 778th 1651 52.9%
2018 61.20 787th 1636 51.9%
2019 49.31 1014th 1676 39.5%
2021 51.27 912th 1610 43.4%
2022 44.03 999th 1588 37.1%
2023 54.98 867th 1596 45.7%
2024 56.26 823rd 1577 47.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.98 387th 856 54.8%
2024 54.25 337th 900 62.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.05 296th 1465 79.8%
2019 52.83 791st 1465 46.0%
2021 52.52 684th 1404 51.3%
2022 42.91 864th 1419 39.1%
2023 57.98 647th 1447 55.3%
2024 60.22 629th 1484 57.6%
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Rank History for Female students at West Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.21 784th 1518 48.4%
2019 46.13 957th 1502 36.3%
2021 54.97 743rd 1467 49.4%
2022 38.19 996th 1488 33.1%
2023 53.31 807th 1483 45.6%
2024 51.43 827th 1466 43.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at West Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.11 215th 1021 78.9%
2019 35.14 630th 956 34.1%
2021 48.60 330th 765 56.9%
2022 45.34 409th 824 50.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at West Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 35.60 99th 128 22.7%
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Rank History for Male students at West Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.86 754th 1536 50.9%
2019 51.29 904th 1535 41.1%
2021 37.54 979th 1499 34.7%
2022 44.37 938th 1518 38.2%
2023 52.75 829th 1498 44.7%
2024 58.04 740th 1485 50.2%
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Rank History for White students at West Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.52 825th 1309 37.0%
2019 31.27 1015th 1271 20.1%
2021 30.55 952nd 1249 23.8%
2022 23.44 1040th 1242 16.3%
2023 34.72 907th 1215 25.3%
2024 36.71 874th 1190 26.6%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 371 10 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1989 387 11 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1990 428 10 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1991 440 12 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 453
1992 463 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1993 416 11 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1994 451 18 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1995 435 15 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 453
1996 435 15 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 453
1997 462 13 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 476
1998 407 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1999 380 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2000 392 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 399
2001 391 8 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2002 468 6 0 3 0 n/a n/a 20 497
2003 468 6 0 3 0 n/a n/a 20 497
2004 480 4 0 4 0 n/a n/a 26 514
2005 464 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 29 499
2006 363 3 0 4 0 n/a n/a 24 394
2007 342 2 1 6 0 n/a n/a 18 369
2008 294 2 0 7 0 n/a n/a 16 319
2009 337 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 15 356
2010 337 6 2 3 0 n/a n/a 13 361
2011 349 8 2 5 1 0 10 0 375
2012 373 6 3 7 1 0 9 0 399
2013 345 6 3 5 1 0 14 0 374
2014 319 5 4 8 1 0 10 0 347
2015 295 5 4 10 0 0 11 0 325
2016 296 5 3 10 0 0 17 0 331
2017 311 3 3 10 0 0 17 0 344
2018 301 2 1 9 0 0 14 0 327
2019 315 2 0 11 0 0 15 0 343
2020 288 3 0 11 0 0 12 0 314
2021 270 2 2 10 0 0 10 0 294
2022 271 2 1 12 0 0 8 0 294
2023 271 2 1 15 0 0 7 0 296

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 383 22.0 17.4 0
1989 398 22.0 18.0 n/a
1990 439 24.0 18.2 n/a
1991 453 23.0 19.6 n/a
1992 472 22.0 21.4 42.6
1993 427 22.5 19.0 39.6
1994 469 21.7 21.6 40.7
1995 453 23.7 19.1 39.7
1996 453 23.7 19.1 39.7
1997 476 23.7 20.1 39.9
1998 415 28.0 14.8 39
1999 388 29.7 13.1 53.1
2000 399 30.8 13.0 50.1
2001 400 33.0 12.1 51.5
2002 497 35.8 13.9 49.7
2003 497 35.8 13.9 49.7
2004 514 32.0 16.1 69.3
2005 499 32.0 15.6 69.4
2006 394 26.0 15.2 54.6
2007 369 24.0 15.4 63
2008 319 24.0 13.3 n/a
2009 356 29.0 12.3 64.5
2010 361 27.0 13.3 70.1
2011 375 25.0 15.0 68.5
2012 399 25.0 15.9 64.2
2013 374 24.0 15.5 69.3
2014 347 23.0 15.0 66.9
2015 325 n/a n/a 80.6
2016 331 21.0 15.7 79.2
2017 344 22.0 15.6 n/a
2018 327 21.0 15.5 n/a
2019 343 20.0 17.1 56.9
2020 314 18.0 17.4 53.5
2021 294 18.0 16.3 n/a
2022 294 20.0 14.7 n/a
2023 296 20.0 14.8 60.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 383 22.0 17.4 0
1989 398 22.0 18.0 n/a
1990 439 24.0 18.2 n/a
1991 453 23.0 19.6 n/a
1992 472 22.0 21.4 42.6
1993 427 22.5 19.0 39.6
1994 469 21.7 21.6 40.7
1995 453 23.7 19.1 39.7
1996 453 23.7 19.1 39.7
1997 476 23.7 20.1 39.9
1998 415 28.0 14.8 39
1999 388 29.7 13.1 53.1
2000 399 30.8 13.0 50.1
2001 400 33.0 12.1 51.5
2002 497 35.8 13.9 49.7
2003 497 35.8 13.9 49.7
2004 514 32.0 16.1 69.3
2005 499 32.0 15.6 69.4
2006 394 26.0 15.2 54.6
2007 369 24.0 15.4 63
2008 319 24.0 13.3 n/a
2009 356 29.0 12.3 64.5
2010 361 27.0 13.3 70.1
2011 375 25.0 15.0 68.5
2012 399 25.0 15.9 64.2
2013 374 24.0 15.5 69.3
2014 347 23.0 15.0 66.9
2015 325 n/a n/a 80.6
2016 331 21.0 15.7 79.2
2017 344 22.0 15.6 n/a
2018 327 21.0 15.5 n/a
2019 343 20.0 17.1 56.9
2020 314 18.0 17.4 53.5
2021 294 18.0 16.3 n/a
2022 294 20.0 14.7 n/a
2023 296 20.0 14.8 60.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,862
2022 $10,962
2023 $11,971

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1014th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 867th of 1596 Elementary schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Elementary School)6355.9
 7.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Newcomerstown Exempted Village)6355.9
 7.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Elementary School)64.469.1
 4.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Newcomerstown Exempted Village)64.469.1
 4.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Elementary School)68.660
 8.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Newcomerstown Exempted Village)68.660
 8.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Elementary School)57.156.4
 0.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Newcomerstown Exempted Village)57.156.4
 0.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (West Elementary School)63.870.3
 6.5%
   5th Grade Science (Newcomerstown Exempted Village)63.870.3
 6.5%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Elementary School)5554.7
 0.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Newcomerstown Exempted Village)5554.7
 0.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Elementary School)68.862.5
 6.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Newcomerstown Exempted Village)68.862.5
 6.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students343296
 13.7%
African American22
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic1115
 36.4%
Pacific Islander00
White315271
 14%
Two or More Races157
 53.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.9%60.8%
 4%


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Students who attend West Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Newcomerstown Middle School
High : Newcomerstown High School

Students at West Elementary School are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

West Elementary School ranks 823rd of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 296 students attended West Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

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