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West Elementary School (Closed 2020)

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%).
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 34% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
(18-19)
65-69%
63%
(18-19)
70-74%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
5%
17%
White
89%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.21
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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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