Serving 486 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Portsmouth West Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Portsmouth West Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in West Portsmouth, OH, encompassing approximately 112.1 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 13.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Portsmouth West Elementary School's student population of 486 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
486 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Portsmouth West Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portsmouth West Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1385 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
17%
White
92%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.9%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
42%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Portsmouth West Elementary School's ranking?
Portsmouth West Elementary School is ranked #1385 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Portsmouth West Elementary School often compared to?
Portsmouth West Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wheelersburg Elementary School, Northwest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Portsmouth West Elementary School?
486 students attend Portsmouth West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Portsmouth West Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Portsmouth West Elementary School?
Portsmouth West Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Portsmouth West Elementary School offer ?
Portsmouth West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Portsmouth West Elementary School part of?
Portsmouth West Elementary School is part of Washington-Nile Local School District.
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