West Elementary School

www.nct.k12.oh.us

296 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

West Elementary School, located at 517 Beaver St in Newcomerstown, Ohio, serves as a primary educational institution within the Newcomerstown Exempted Village School District. The school is committed to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for its young students, focusing on fundamental academic skills and personal development. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and the community, the school aims to prepare children for academic success as they transition to higher grade levels.

As part of the broader district, West Elementary emphasizes the core values of the Newcomerstown community, striving to create an inclusive space where students can explore their potential. The school’s digital presence through the district’s website (http://www.nct.k12.oh.us) offers parents and guardians access to important resources, including school calendars, academic policies, and district-wide updates. Through its dedicated faculty and commitment to student growth, West Elementary remains a vital cornerstone of the Newcomerstown educational landscape.

296

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	271
Hispanic	15
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	7

White
271 (91.6 %)
Hispanic
15 (5.1 %)
Two or More
7 (2.4 %)
Black
2 (0.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Newcomerstown Exempted Village
Phone:	(740)498-4151
Website:	http://www.nct.k12.oh.us
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
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 34

Grade 1 2

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 69