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Central Elementary School vs. West Elementary School

Should you attend Central Elementary School or West Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Central Elementary School
507 Jefferson Ave
Mc Arthur, OH 45651
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
West Elementary School
57750 Us Highway 50
Mc Arthur, OH 45651
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 322 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Central Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Serving 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
322 students
248 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Vinton County Local School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Vinton County Local School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1295 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Top 50%)
#520 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in OH)
80-84%
(Top 10% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Vinton County Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Vinton County Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 30% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Vinton County Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Vinton County Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-89%
(Top 20% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Vinton County Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Vinton County Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Central Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of West Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
44
26
Kindergarten Students
36
34
Grade 1 Students
40
37
Grade 2 Students
58
42
Grade 3 Students
39
40
Grade 4 Students
54
36
Grade 5 Students
51
33

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Vinton County Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Vinton County Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Vinton County Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Vinton County Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% White
97%
96%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Vinton County Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Vinton County Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Vinton County Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Vinton County Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.06
0.08
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Vinton County Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Vinton County Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Vinton County Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Vinton County Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(11-12 School Year Data)
6%
(11-12 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Vinton County Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Vinton County Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
 
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