West Union Elementary School
West Union Elementary School serves 667 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
West Union Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 63%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 64%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 667 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Union Elementary School's student population of 667 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
667 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Union Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,233 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of West Union Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2164 out of 3233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
6%
Black
n/a
17%
White
97%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are West Union Elementary School often compared to?
West Union Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Adams Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% OH state average).
How many students attend West Union Elementary School?
667 students attend West Union Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of West Union Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Union Elementary School?
West Union Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Union Elementary School offer ?
West Union Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is West Union Elementary School part of?
West Union Elementary School is part of Adams County Ohio Valley Local School District.
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