West Liberty-Salem Elementary School

West Liberty-Salem Local
7208 US Highway 68 N
West Liberty, OH 43357
535 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
West Liberty-Salem Elementary School, located in West Liberty, Ohio, serves as a foundational component of the West Liberty-Salem Local School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both academic excellence and character development. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare young students for future educational success while instilling the values of community, responsibility, and personal growth.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of West Liberty, benefiting from a close-knit community atmosphere that encourages strong partnerships between parents, educators, and the student body. With its location on US Highway 68 N, the school serves as a central hub for local families, prioritizing a safe and nurturing atmosphere that promotes student well-being. Through a commitment to modern educational practices and community involvement, West Liberty-Salem Elementary strives to provide every child with the tools necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
535
Total Students
29.5
Full-Time Teachers
18.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    504 (94.2 %)
  • Two or More
    26 (4.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (0.6 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Asian
    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: West Liberty-Salem Local
Phone: (937)465-1060
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 238
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 125

* 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
Kindergarten 85
Grade 1 84
Grade 2 90
Grade 3 87
Grade 4 99
Grade 5 90
Gender Ratio
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