WESTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Western Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lexington Local school district, located in Lexington, OH with about 371 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. 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 17 teachers, Western 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.

Western Elementary School, located at 385 W Main St in Lexington, Ohio, serves as a primary educational institution within the Lexington Local School District. As a community-focused school, it provides foundational academic instruction for students in the early elementary grades. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills in a safe, structured setting.

The school benefits from being part of the broader Lexington community, which is characterized by a strong emphasis on academic achievement and parental involvement. Western Elementary typically focuses on a well-rounded educational approach, blending traditional classroom instruction with opportunities for student growth through extracurricular engagement. By prioritizing individualized attention and collaborative teaching practices, the school aims to prepare its young students for success as they transition into the upper elementary and middle school levels within the district.

For more information, contact Western Elementary School at (419) 884-2765 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

385 W Main St
Lexington, OH 44904-9543
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WESTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lexington, OH with about 371 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Lexington Local
Total Students:
371
Teachers:
17.35
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 targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th 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 371 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WESTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.

White
95.7%
Two or more races
2.2%
Hispanic/Latino
1.3%
Asian
0.5%
Black or African American
0.3%

Female
49.9%
Male
50.1%

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.