West Elementary School (Closed 2021)

41 Central Ave
Athens, OH 45701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 195 students in grades Kindergarten-6, West 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 64%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
195 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
(18-19)
65-69%
63%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
70-74%
64%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
1%
7%
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Black
5%
17%
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White
89%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in OH.
0.21
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Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% OH state average).
How many students attend West Elementary School?
195 students attend West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of West Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Elementary School offer ?
West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is West Elementary School part of?
West Elementary School is part of Athens City School District.

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