West Liberty-Salem Elementary School

Summary:

West Liberty-Salem Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 535 students in grades K-5 in West Liberty, Ohio, which is part of the West Liberty-Salem Local District. The school consistently performs above the state average on Ohio State Tests, with particularly strong results in Mathematics and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, 92.9% of 4th graders and 86.3% of 5th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly higher than the state averages of 67.2% and 57.4%, respectively.

West Liberty-Salem Elementary has also seen a positive trend in reducing chronic absenteeism, from 16.5% in 2021-2022 to just 9.8% in 2023-2024. This suggests the school is implementing effective strategies to improve student attendance and engagement. Additionally, the school has consistently high rankings for specific student subgroups, such as male students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, indicating it is providing effective support for these populations.

While West Liberty-Salem Elementary's academic performance is impressive, the school's student population is predominantly White, with over 90% of students identifying as such in recent years. This is higher than the racial diversity seen in many nearby schools, such as Indian Lake Elementary School and Kenton Ridge Elementary. Exploring ways to increase diversity and representation in the student body could provide valuable learning experiences for all students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 7208 US Highway 68 N
       West Liberty, OH  43357-9663


(937) 465-1060

District: West Liberty-Salem Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
212th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,162 Help


Students who attend West Liberty-Salem Elementary School usually attend:

High:    West Liberty-Salem High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  501

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.2%
Two or more races:
4.8%
Hispanic:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Liberty-Salem Elementary School ranks better than 86.6% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.16. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.2%), two or more races (4.8%), Hispanic (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Liberty-Salem Elementary School is 17.5. (See more...)
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Compare West Liberty-Salem Elementary School employs 28.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Liberty-Salem Elementary School is $13,162.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Liberty-Salem Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Liberty-Salem Elementary School 212th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See West Liberty-Salem Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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West Liberty-Salem Local:

SchoolDigger ranks West Liberty-Salem Local 81st of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Liberty-Salem Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at West Liberty-Salem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 68.76 489th 1471 66.8%
2005 72.71 389th 1501 74.1%
2006 76.06 312th 1504 79.3%
2007 79.93 199th 1609 87.6%
2008 78.60 259th 1582 83.6%
2009 78.94 238th 1610 85.2%
2010 74.75 414th 1662 75.1%
2011 81.63 151st 1686 91.0%
2012 79.30 233rd 1709 86.4%
2013 83.41 112th 1701 93.4%
2014 78.95 257th 1687 84.8%
2015 81.08 253rd 1684 85.0%
2016 85.02 158th 1678 90.6%
2017 78.13 344th 1651 79.2%
2018 80.11 296th 1636 81.9%
2019 78.64 346th 1676 79.4%
2021 79.75 351st 1610 78.2%
2022 83.38 242nd 1588 84.8%
2023 85.76 187th 1596 88.3%
2024 84.16 212th 1577 86.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Liberty-Salem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 84.94 71st 856 91.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Liberty-Salem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.19 407th 1465 72.2%
2019 78.09 234th 1465 84.0%
2021 76.58 253rd 1404 82.0%
2022 88.74 72nd 1419 94.9%
2023 89.07 62nd 1447 95.7%
2024 82.61 153rd 1484 89.7%
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Rank History for Female students at West Liberty-Salem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.05 350th 1518 76.9%
2019 74.53 404th 1502 73.1%
2021 72.77 412th 1467 71.9%
2022 83.87 189th 1488 87.3%
2023 82.50 227th 1483 84.7%
2024 82.40 215th 1466 85.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at West Liberty-Salem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.67 403rd 956 57.8%
2021 49.22 324th 765 57.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at West Liberty-Salem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.81 418th 759 44.9%
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Rank History for Male students at West Liberty-Salem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.22 291st 1536 81.1%
2019 81.62 229th 1535 85.1%
2021 81.40 278th 1499 81.5%
2022 82.57 231st 1518 84.8%
2023 88.91 65th 1498 95.7%
2024 84.67 174th 1485 88.3%
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Rank History for White students at West Liberty-Salem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.19 403rd 1309 69.2%
2019 69.38 418th 1271 67.1%
2021 70.71 370th 1249 70.4%
2022 77.46 258th 1242 79.2%
2023 82.44 155th 1215 87.2%
2024 79.38 218th 1190 81.7%
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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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Enrollment information for West Liberty-Salem Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 183 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 183
1989 184 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 184
1990 503 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1991 506 2 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1992 533 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1993 564 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1994 545 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 549
1995 571 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1996 571 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1997 597 3 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1998 622 3 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1999 632 5 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 641
2000 590 5 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 600
2001 590 3 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 599
2002 556 7 1 4 0 n/a n/a 14 582
2003 556 7 1 4 0 n/a n/a 14 582
2004 470 8 0 6 0 n/a n/a 7 491
2005 491 6 0 7 0 n/a n/a 10 514
2006 520 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 17 543
2007 495 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 15 515
2008 519 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 25 549
2009 509 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 22 537
2010 507 3 4 1 1 n/a n/a 20 536
2011 491 4 6 1 1 0 21 0 524
2012 519 2 6 2 1 0 18 0 548
2013 521 1 7 4 1 0 22 0 556
2014 508 0 5 4 1 0 20 0 538
2015 485 0 4 5 1 0 19 0 514
2016 499 2 4 5 0 0 28 0 538
2017 503 3 3 5 0 0 25 0 539
2018 505 3 2 3 0 0 25 0 538
2019 503 3 3 3 0 0 28 0 540
2020 485 4 3 3 0 0 34 0 529
2021 472 5 1 4 0 0 36 0 518
2022 464 2 1 3 0 0 39 0 509
2023 504 1 1 3 0 0 26 0 535
2024 472 1 0 4 0 0 24 0 501

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 Liberty-Salem Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 183 7.0 26.1 0
1989 184 7.0 26.2 n/a
1990 508 27.5 18.4 n/a
1991 513 26.0 19.7 n/a
1992 535 28.5 18.7 10.1
1993 565 29.0 19.5 11
1994 549 30.4 18.1 10.6
1995 575 32.2 17.9 9.9
1996 575 32.2 17.9 9.9
1997 605 32.3 18.7 12.9
1998 628 32.7 19.2 15.8
1999 641 34.0 18.9 19.2
2000 600 35.0 17.1 19.8
2001 599 34.0 17.6 17.4
2002 582 35.0 16.6 18.3
2003 582 35.0 16.6 18.3
2004 491 34.0 14.4 25
2005 514 33.0 15.6 31.9
2006 543 31.8 17.1 36.7
2007 515 32.0 16.1 36
2008 549 32.0 17.2 n/a
2009 537 30.0 17.9 47.2
2010 536 31.5 17.0 45.5
2011 524 30.5 17.1 49.8
2012 548 30.0 18.2 59.3
2013 556 27.0 20.5 49.8
2014 538 31.0 17.3 47.4
2015 514 n/a n/a 43.6
2016 538 26.0 20.6 44.6
2017 539 29.0 18.5 50.5
2018 538 29.5 18.2 38.8
2019 540 29.5 18.3 33.5
2020 529 29.5 17.9 33.6
2021 518 29.5 17.5 n/a
2022 509 29.0 17.5 n/a
2023 535 29.5 18.1 60
2024 501 28.5 17.5 68.7

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 Liberty-Salem Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 183 7.0 26.1 0
1989 184 7.0 26.2 n/a
1990 508 27.5 18.4 n/a
1991 513 26.0 19.7 n/a
1992 535 28.5 18.7 10.1
1993 565 29.0 19.5 11
1994 549 30.4 18.1 10.6
1995 575 32.2 17.9 9.9
1996 575 32.2 17.9 9.9
1997 605 32.3 18.7 12.9
1998 628 32.7 19.2 15.8
1999 641 34.0 18.9 19.2
2000 600 35.0 17.1 19.8
2001 599 34.0 17.6 17.4
2002 582 35.0 16.6 18.3
2003 582 35.0 16.6 18.3
2004 491 34.0 14.4 25
2005 514 33.0 15.6 31.9
2006 543 31.8 17.1 36.7
2007 515 32.0 16.1 36
2008 549 32.0 17.2 n/a
2009 537 30.0 17.9 47.2
2010 536 31.5 17.0 45.5
2011 524 30.5 17.1 49.8
2012 548 30.0 18.2 59.3
2013 556 27.0 20.5 49.8
2014 538 31.0 17.3 47.4
2015 514 n/a n/a 43.6
2016 538 26.0 20.6 44.6
2017 539 29.0 18.5 50.5
2018 538 29.5 18.2 38.8
2019 540 29.5 18.3 33.5
2020 529 29.5 17.9 33.6
2021 518 29.5 17.5 n/a
2022 509 29.0 17.5 n/a
2023 535 29.5 18.1 60
2024 501 28.5 17.5 68.7

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 Liberty-Salem Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,678
2022 $11,697
2023 $11,537
2024 $13,162

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Liberty-Salem 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 346th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 187th of 1596 Elementary schools
 8.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Liberty-Salem Elementary School)83.888.2
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Liberty-Salem Local)83.888.2
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Liberty-Salem Elementary School)7175.3
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Liberty-Salem Local)7175.3
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Liberty-Salem Elementary School)95.488
 7.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Liberty-Salem Local)95.488
 7.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Liberty-Salem Elementary School)86.280.4
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Liberty-Salem Local)86.280.4
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (West Liberty-Salem Elementary School)74.787.8
 13.1%
   5th Grade Science (West Liberty-Salem Local)74.787.8
 13.1%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Liberty-Salem Elementary School)8690.9
 4.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Liberty-Salem Local)8690.9
 4.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Liberty-Salem Elementary School)79.888.8
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Liberty-Salem Local)79.888.8
 9%
   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 Students540535
 0.9%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic33
Pacific Islander00
White503504
 0.2%
Two or More Races2826
 7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.5%60%
 26.5%


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West Liberty-Salem Elementary School ranks 212th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 501 students attended West Liberty-Salem Elementary School.

Students at West Liberty-Salem Elementary School are 94% White, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend West Liberty-Salem Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : West Liberty-Salem High School


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