West Elementary

252 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

West Elementary, located at 57710 US Highway 50 in McArthur, Ohio, is a vital educational institution serving the Vinton County Local School District. As a primary school, it focuses on providing a foundational learning environment for the community's youngest students, emphasizing core academic skills and social-emotional development. The school is situated in a rural setting, acting as a central hub for families in the McArthur area and striving to foster a supportive atmosphere that encourages student growth and engagement.

Beyond its academic curriculum, West Elementary is committed to preparing students for their future educational transitions within the Vinton County district. The school emphasizes a community-oriented approach, often hosting local events and initiatives that involve parents and neighborhood residents. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and local values, West Elementary plays a key role in the long-term educational success of children in Vinton County.

252

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	2
Two or More	6

White
244 (96.8 %)
Two or More
6 (2.4 %)
Hispanic
2 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Vinton County Local
Phone:	(740)596-5236
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	252
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 31

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 40