Is Western Reserve Elementary School a good school?

Western Reserve Elementary School ranks 778 th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Western Reserve Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 478 students attended Western Reserve Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Western Reserve Elementary School?

Students at Western Reserve Elementary School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Western Reserve Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Western Reserve Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Western Reserve Middle School High : Western Reserve High School

Western Reserve Elementary School

Summary:

Western Reserve Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 479 students in grades PK-5 in Collins, Ohio, which is part of the Firelands Local school district. The school consistently performs above the state average in most subject areas and grade levels on the Ohio State Tests, with 81.3% of 4th graders proficient or better in Mathematics compared to the state average of 67.2%. However, the school faces challenges with a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 17.0% and a relatively high percentage of 44.89% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

While Western Reserve Elementary School outperforms the state average in many areas, it lags behind some nearby high-performing schools like Firelands Elementary, which is ranked 390th out of 1,577 Ohio elementary schools and has a 4-star rating. The school's racial makeup is also in stark contrast to more diverse nearby schools like Oberlin Elementary and Firelands Elementary. This may suggest differences in the local community demographics, but the school's approach to diversity and inclusion is not explicitly addressed.

Overall, Western Reserve Elementary School is a solid-performing school that excels in certain academic areas but faces challenges with chronic absenteeism and a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. Comparing the school to its nearby counterparts provides valuable insights into the regional educational landscape and highlights areas for potential improvement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3851 US Hwy 20
Collins, OH 44826

(419) 660-9824

District: Western Reserve Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
778^th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,456

Students who attend Western Reserve Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Western Reserve Middle School
High:	Western Reserve High School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.7

Number of students: 478

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.5%

Hispanic:

4.0%

Two or more races:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Western Reserve Elementary School ranks better than 50.7% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.83. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.5%), Hispanic (4%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Western Reserve Elementary School is 20.7. (See more...)

Compare Western Reserve Elementary School employs 23 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Western Reserve Elementary School is $12,456.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Western Reserve Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Western Reserve Elementary School 778^th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Western Reserve Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Western Reserve Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Western Reserve Local 414^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Western Reserve Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Western Reserve Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2004	65.65	545^th	1471	63.0%
2005	59.83	688^th	1501	54.2%
2006	55.95	819^th	1504	45.5%
2007	67.98	582^nd	1609	63.8%
2008	67.57	583^rd	1582	63.1%
2009	74.98	360^th	1610	77.6%
2010	61.81	824^th	1662	50.4%
2011	60.54	890^th	1686	47.2%
2012	69.14	632^nd	1709	63.0%
2013	69.63	629^th	1701	63.0%
2014	68.84	659^th	1687	60.9%
2015	57.78	893^rd	1684	47.0%
2016	67.52	677^th	1678	59.7%
2017	62.12	804^th	1651	51.3%
2018	58.67	854^th	1636	47.8%
2019	67.38	661^st	1676	60.6%
2021	67.95	625^th	1610	61.2%
2022	70.99	542^nd	1588	65.9%
2023	70.26	562^nd	1596	64.8%
2024	58.83	778^th	1577	50.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Western Reserve Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.48	265^th	856	69.0%
2024	38.13	517^th	900	42.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Western Reserve Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	53.83	786^th	1465	46.3%
2019	76.72	265^th	1465	81.9%
2021	73.91	305^th	1404	78.3%
2022	77.56	231^st	1419	83.7%
2023	75.10	295^th	1447	79.6%
2024	63.13	570^th	1484	61.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Western Reserve Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	54.00	853^rd	1518	43.8%
2019	58.25	788^th	1502	47.5%
2021	64.21	575^th	1467	60.8%
2022	78.32	313^th	1488	79.0%
2023	68.26	537^th	1483	63.8%
2024	55.03	768^th	1466	47.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Western Reserve Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	47.29	500^th	1021	51.0%
2019	41.64	539^th	956	43.6%
2021	42.25	407^th	765	46.8%
2022	36.56	507^th	824	38.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Western Reserve Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	57.82	774^th	1536	49.6%
2019	76.06	388^th	1535	74.7%
2021	64.50	605^th	1499	59.6%
2022	60.39	710^th	1518	53.2%
2023	69.53	524^th	1498	65.0%
2024	59.24	719^th	1485	51.6%

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Rank History for White students at Western Reserve Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	41.72	888^th	1309	32.2%
2019	55.21	679^th	1271	46.6%
2021	52.61	654^th	1249	47.6%
2022	56.01	622^nd	1242	49.9%
2023	54.65	625^th	1215	48.6%
2024	38.72	848^th	1190	28.7%

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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.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Western Reserve Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	743	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	2	750
2003	743	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	2	750
2004	753	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	3	760
2005	725	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	727
2006	728	8	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	2	739
2007	734	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	738
2008	701	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	3	705
2009	672	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	3	675
2010	681	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	5	687
2011	645	0	0	1	0	0	6	0	652
2012	621	1	0	8	0	0	6	0	636
2013	614	1	0	7	0	0	8	0	630
2014	621	1	0	7	0	0	6	0	635
2015	605	0	0	3	0	0	2	0	610
2016	585	3	0	6	2	0	4	0	600
2017	591	2	0	9	1	0	8	0	611
2018	566	1	2	12	1	0	4	0	586
2019	469	0	0	10	0	0	2	0	481
2020	450	1	1	12	0	0	1	0	465
2021	408	1	1	8	0	0	1	0	419
2022	432	2	1	10	0	1	7	0	453
2023	454	3	1	14	0	1	6	0	479
2024	442	5	2	19	0	1	9	0	478

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 Western Reserve Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	750	44.3	16.9	28.3
2003	750	44.3	16.9	28.3
2004	760	40.0	19.0	30.4
2005	727	44.5	16.3	0
2006	739	41.1	18.0	0
2007	738	46.3	15.9	0
2008	705	33.6	21.0	n/a
2009	675	34.6	19.5	0
2010	687	33.3	20.6	0
2011	652	33.5	19.4	42.6
2012	636	31.5	20.1	45.4
2013	630	31.5	20.0	46
2014	635	31.5	20.1	46.3
2015	610	n/a	n/a	46.2
2016	600	27.0	22.2	45.8
2017	611	25.0	24.4	48
2018	586	27.0	21.7	45.1
2019	481	25.0	19.2	45.3
2020	465	21.0	22.1	49.2
2021	419	22.0	19.0	n/a
2022	453	21.0	21.5	n/a
2023	479	22.0	21.7	44.9
2024	478	23.0	20.7	54.8

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 Western Reserve Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	750	44.3	16.9	28.3
2003	750	44.3	16.9	28.3
2004	760	40.0	19.0	30.4
2005	727	44.5	16.3	0
2006	739	41.1	18.0	0
2007	738	46.3	15.9	0
2008	705	33.6	21.0	n/a
2009	675	34.6	19.5	0
2010	687	33.3	20.6	0
2011	652	33.5	19.4	42.6
2012	636	31.5	20.1	45.4
2013	630	31.5	20.0	46
2014	635	31.5	20.1	46.3
2015	610	n/a	n/a	46.2
2016	600	27.0	22.2	45.8
2017	611	25.0	24.4	48
2018	586	27.0	21.7	45.1
2019	481	25.0	19.2	45.3
2020	465	21.0	22.1	49.2
2021	419	22.0	19.0	n/a
2022	453	21.0	21.5	n/a
2023	479	22.0	21.7	44.9
2024	478	23.0	20.7	54.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Western Reserve Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,883
2022	$11,881
2023	$11,968
2024	$12,456

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Western Reserve 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 661^st of 1676 Elementary schools	Ranks 562^nd of 1596 Elementary schools	4.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Western Reserve Elementary School)	65.6	80	14.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Western Reserve Local)	65.6	80	14.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	67.1	62.2	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Western Reserve Elementary School)	75.4	81.5	6.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Western Reserve Local)	75.4	81.5	6.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	66.7	62.3	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Western Reserve Elementary School)	83.8	70.1	13.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Western Reserve Local)	83.8	70.1	13.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	74.3	66.8	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Western Reserve Elementary School)	67.5	59.7	7.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Western Reserve Local)	67.5	59.7	7.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	63.3	58.9	4.4%
5th Grade Science (Western Reserve Elementary School)	73	75.4	2.4%
5th Grade Science (Western Reserve Local)	73	75.4	2.4%
5th Grade Science (Ohio)	65	63.9	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Western Reserve Elementary School)	75.3	71	4.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Western Reserve Local)	75.3	71	4.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	62.5	56.6	5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Western Reserve Elementary School)	76.4	66.7	9.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Western Reserve Local)	76.4	66.7	9.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	69.8	67.4	2.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	481	479	0.4%
African American	0	3
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	10	14	40%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	469	454	3.2%
Two or More Races	2	6	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.3%	44.9%	0.4%

Schools Near Western Reserve Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)			Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Total
Western Reserve Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3851 US Hwy 20	Collins	44826	Huron County	Western Reserve Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 660-9824	478	23	20.7	54.8%	442 (92.5%)	5 (1.0%)	19 (4.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.9%)	58.8	778^th of 1577 public elementary schools	50.7%		70.3	562^nd of 1596 public elementary schools	64.8%	216	67.5	71.2	81.3	40.3	65.4	75.0	61.0	$12,456
Maplehurst Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	195 Saint Marys St	Norwalk	44857	Huron County	Norwalk City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 668-6035	448	24	18.6	58.5%	364 (81.3%)	8 (1.8%)	51 (11.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (5.1%)								(n/a)								$9,880
Edison Elementary School (formerly Milan Elem)	Public	PK, KG-3	140 Main St S	Milan	44846	Erie County	Edison Local (formerly Berlin-Milan)	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 499-2471	543	31	17.7	39.4%	461 (84.9%)	8 (1.5%)	43 (7.9%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (4.6%)								(n/a)		85.3			82.4			$10,016
League Elementary School	Public	3-5	16 E League St	Norwalk	44857	Huron County	Norwalk City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 668-2450	198	11	18.0	63.6%	163 (82.3%)	1 (0.5%)	24 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.1%)								(n/a)			82.9			68.4		$11,740
Pleasant Elementary School	Public	2-3	16 S Pleasant St	Norwalk	44857	Huron County	Norwalk City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 668-4134	390	21	18.5	59.2%	305 (78.2%)	5 (1.3%)	48 (12.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	30 (7.7%)								(n/a)		77.6			82.1			$10,568
Firelands Elementary School	Public	K-5	10779 Vermilion Rd	Oberlin	44074	Lorain County	Firelands Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 965-5381	791	44	17.9	44.1%	708 (89.5%)	2 (0.3%)	61 (7.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.3%)	76.9	390^th of 1577 public elementary schools	75.3%		78.7	356^th of 1596 public elementary schools	77.7%	34	82.9	88.6	79.6	82.1	74.2	64.1	82.8	$10,352
New London Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1 Wildcat Dr	New London	44851	Huron County	New London Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 929-8117	455	23	19.7		421 (92.5%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.2%)	57.1	810^th of 1577 public elementary schools	48.6%		58.4	804^th of 1596 public elementary schools	49.6%	6	66.7	78.4	64.8	52.2	64.9	55.6	71.4	$14,424
Vermilion Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	1285 Douglas St	Vermilion	44089	Erie County	Vermilion Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 204-1703	516	21	24.5	44.6%	448 (86.8%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.0%)								(n/a)		60.5			70.6			$12,518
Westwood Elementary School	Public	K-3	305 Union St	Wellington	44090	Lorain County	Wellington Exempted Village	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 647-3636	274	15	18.8	63.1%	243 (88.7%)	5 (1.8%)	10 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.8%)								(n/a)		73.7			78.0			$13,755
Oberlin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	210 N Park St	Oberlin	44074	Lorain County	Oberlin City Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 775-3473	361	28	12.8	52.1%	172 (47.6%)	71 (19.7%)	48 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (19.1%)	48.9	941^st of 1577 public elementary schools	40.3%		58.3	807^th of 1596 public elementary schools	49.4%	134	77.4	44.7	45.5	67.9	61.7	54.5	67.9	$13,333

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