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West Elementary

Summary:

West Elementary is a public elementary school in McArthur, Ohio, serving 252 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Vinton County Local School District, which is ranked 372 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Elementary consistently outperforms the Vinton County Local district and the state of Ohio in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 93.8% of 5th-grade students at West Elementary were proficient or better in Science, compared to 81.4% for the district and 64% for the state. The school also excels in the performance of specific student subgroups, ranking 89th out of 1,485 Ohio elementary schools for male students and 13th out of 1,484 for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds in the 2023-2024 school year. While West Elementary has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 31.7% in 2022-2023, this rate is still lower than the nearby South Elementary (26.9%) and Central Elementary schools.

West Elementary's consistent high performance, with the school ranking in the top 25% of Ohio elementary schools over the past several years, suggests it is providing a high-quality education to its students. However, the nearby South Elementary and Central Elementary schools within the same Vinton County Local School District also demonstrate strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics and English Language Arts.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 57750 Us Highway 50
       Mc Arthur, OH  45651-8859

(740) 596-5236

District: Vinton County Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
197th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  252

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.8%
Two or more races:
2.4%
Hispanic:
0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details West Elementary ranks better than 87.5% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.68. (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.
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West Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks West Elementary 197th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See West Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Vinton County Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Vinton County Local 372nd of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Elementary

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Rank History for all students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 14.45 1327th 1471 9.8%
2005 27.20 1229th 1501 18.1%
2006 33.93 1166th 1504 22.5%
2007 36.02 1227th 1609 23.7%
2008 47.81 1057th 1582 33.2%
2009 41.70 1171st 1610 27.3%
2010 47.76 1117th 1662 32.8%
2011 42.97 1203rd 1686 28.6%
2012 60.43 914th 1709 46.5%
2013 62.51 853rd 1701 49.9%
2014 54.29 1015th 1687 39.8%
2015 66.00 680th 1684 59.6%
2016 69.26 618th 1678 63.2%
2017 76.89 384th 1651 76.7%
2018 85.91 140th 1636 91.4%
2019 78.87 343rd 1676 79.5%
2021 68.51 602nd 1610 62.6%
2022 77.99 371st 1588 76.6%
2023 81.97 282nd 1596 82.3%
2024 84.68 197th 1577 87.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.61 13th 1465 99.1%
2019 89.48 48th 1465 96.7%
2021 81.00 179th 1404 87.3%
2022 90.43 46th 1419 96.8%
2023 92.03 33rd 1447 97.7%
2024 93.43 13th 1484 99.1%
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Rank History for Female students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.97 187th 1518 87.7%
2019 71.89 472nd 1502 68.6%
2021 69.40 477th 1467 67.5%
2022 79.46 291st 1488 80.4%
2023 75.36 375th 1483 74.7%
2024 81.70 238th 1466 83.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 94.12 31st 956 96.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.29 288th 759 62.1%
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Rank History for Male students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.74 168th 1536 89.1%
2019 78.01 339th 1535 77.9%
2021 60.28 675th 1499 55.0%
2022 71.91 481st 1518 68.3%
2023 83.77 210th 1498 86.0%
2024 87.66 89th 1485 94.0%
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Rank History for White students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.75 197th 1309 85.0%
2019 69.63 415th 1271 67.3%
2021 55.45 625th 1249 50.0%
2022 66.48 441st 1242 64.5%
2023 71.20 357th 1215 70.6%
2024 79.46 214th 1190 82.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for West Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 532 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1989 781 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 783
1990 757 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 759
1991 409 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1992 426 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1993 413 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1994 434 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 435
1995 459 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1996 459 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1997 445 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1998 475 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1999 499 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 499
2000 487 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2001 469 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2002 483 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 486
2003 483 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 486
2004 473 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 5 478
2005 479 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 481
2006 433 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 3 436
2007 441 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 3 444
2008 391 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 3 394
2009 397 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2010 367 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2011 365 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 365
2012 365 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 370
2013 351 2 0 1 0 0 2 0 356
2014 348 1 0 1 0 0 4 0 354
2015 332 2 0 1 0 0 5 0 340
2016 319 2 0 3 0 0 5 0 329
2017 327 2 0 7 0 0 3 0 339
2018 305 2 0 4 0 0 3 0 314
2019 294 2 0 4 0 0 13 0 313
2020 289 1 0 1 0 0 9 0 300
2021 261 0 0 2 0 0 8 0 271
2022 265 0 0 3 0 0 8 0 276
2023 244 0 0 2 0 0 6 0 252

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 533 23.0 23.1 0
1989 783 34.0 23.0 n/a
1990 759 35.0 21.6 n/a
1991 410 18.0 22.7 n/a
1992 427 19.0 22.4 74.9
1993 414 18.0 23.0 76.1
1994 435 19.0 22.9 75.6
1995 459 22.0 20.9 75.2
1996 459 22.0 20.9 75.2
1997 445 24.0 18.5 79.1
1998 476 24.0 19.8 89.7
1999 499 25.0 20.0 95
2000 487 28.0 17.4 91
2001 469 29.0 16.2 83.2
2002 486 30.0 16.2 96.7
2003 486 30.0 16.2 96.7
2004 478 30.5 15.7 98.1
2005 481 30.5 15.8 99.6
2006 436 29.4 14.8 100
2007 444 32.0 13.9 100
2008 394 24.5 16.1 n/a
2009 397 23.5 16.9 68.8
2010 367 20.5 17.9 71.4
2011 365 23.5 15.5 75.1
2012 370 23.5 15.7 70.3
2013 356 23.5 15.1 n/a
2014 354 21.0 16.8 99.2
2015 340 n/a n/a 100
2016 329 24.0 13.7 100
2017 339 23.8 14.2 n/a
2018 314 23.8 13.1 n/a
2019 313 21.8 14.3 n/a
2020 300 21.8 13.7 n/a
2021 271 20.0 13.5 n/a
2022 276 21.0 13.1 n/a
2023 252 20.0 12.6 n/a

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 533 23.0 23.1 0
1989 783 34.0 23.0 n/a
1990 759 35.0 21.6 n/a
1991 410 18.0 22.7 n/a
1992 427 19.0 22.4 74.9
1993 414 18.0 23.0 76.1
1994 435 19.0 22.9 75.6
1995 459 22.0 20.9 75.2
1996 459 22.0 20.9 75.2
1997 445 24.0 18.5 79.1
1998 476 24.0 19.8 89.7
1999 499 25.0 20.0 95
2000 487 28.0 17.4 91
2001 469 29.0 16.2 83.2
2002 486 30.0 16.2 96.7
2003 486 30.0 16.2 96.7
2004 478 30.5 15.7 98.1
2005 481 30.5 15.8 99.6
2006 436 29.4 14.8 100
2007 444 32.0 13.9 100
2008 394 24.5 16.1 n/a
2009 397 23.5 16.9 68.8
2010 367 20.5 17.9 71.4
2011 365 23.5 15.5 75.1
2012 370 23.5 15.7 70.3
2013 356 23.5 15.1 n/a
2014 354 21.0 16.8 99.2
2015 340 n/a n/a 100
2016 329 24.0 13.7 100
2017 339 23.8 14.2 n/a
2018 314 23.8 13.1 n/a
2019 313 21.8 14.3 n/a
2020 300 21.8 13.7 n/a
2021 271 20.0 13.5 n/a
2022 276 21.0 13.1 n/a
2023 252 20.0 12.6 n/a

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

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,000
2022 $12,566
2023 $13,106

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 343rd of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 282nd of 1596 Elementary schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Elementary)73.668.6
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Vinton County Local)69.563.4
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Elementary)73.671.4
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vinton County Local)73.564.3
 9.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Elementary)97.496.4
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Vinton County Local)80.580.2
 0.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Elementary)81.678.6
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Vinton County Local)69.565.1
 4.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (West Elementary)78.394.9
 16.6%
   5th Grade Science (Vinton County Local)68.584.6
 16.1%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Elementary)93.584.6
 8.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Vinton County Local)67.161
 6.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Elementary)8384.6
 1.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Vinton County Local)74.868.3
 6.5%
   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 Students313252
 19.5%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic42
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White294244
 17%
Two or More Races136
 53.8%

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West Elementary ranks 197th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 252 students attended West Elementary.

Students at West Elementary are 97% White, 2% Two or more races.


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