GORSUCH WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Gorsuch West Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lancaster City school district, located in Lancaster, OH with about 594 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Gorsuch West Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Gorsuch West Elementary School, located at 440 Trace Drive in Lancaster, Ohio, is a dedicated educational facility serving students in the Lancaster City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on fundamental skills and social-emotional learning, Gorsuch West aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while building a strong connection with the local Lancaster community.

The school is recognized for its efforts to provide a well-rounded experience, often involving various extracurricular activities and collaborative initiatives that encourage parental involvement. With a staff dedicated to student-centered instruction, Gorsuch West strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body through a balanced curriculum. As part of the broader Lancaster City Schools framework, the institution maintains a focus on inclusivity and achievement, ensuring that every student has access to the resources necessary to reach their full potential in a safe and structured setting.

For more information, contact Gorsuch West Elementary School at (740) 687-7332 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

440 Trace Dr
Lancaster, OH 43130-4183
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GORSUCH WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lancaster, OH with about 594 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Lancaster City
Total Students:
594
Teachers:
28.8
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 594 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GORSUCH WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.

White
87.7%
Two or more races
5.4%
Hispanic/Latino
3.9%
Black or African American
3.0%

Female
49.8%
Male
50.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.