Pugliese Elementary West

435 John Scott Hwy Connector
Steubenville, OH 43952

480 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Pugliese Elementary West, located in Steubenville, Ohio, is a public elementary school serving students within the Steubenville City School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and community engagement. By focusing on core subjects such as literacy and mathematics, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for students and families in the local area.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Pugliese Elementary West often integrates modern educational practices to address the diverse needs of its student body. The school’s location on the John Scott Highway Connector positions it as a central hub for educational resources in Steubenville, where faculty and staff work collaboratively to encourage student participation in both extracurricular and classroom activities. With a focus on creating a sense of belonging and school spirit, the institution plays an essential role in the development of elementary-aged children within the community.

480

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pugliese Elementary West
Demographic	Student Count
White	368
Hispanic	12
Black	47
Asian	3
Two or More	48
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
368 (76.7 %)
Two or More
48 (10.0 %)
Black
47 (9.8 %)
Hispanic
12 (2.5 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Steubenville City
Phone:	(740)264-1590
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	480
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
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 93

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 66