At a glance
Reported students
297
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
02–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio elementary enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
297
West Main Elementary School: 297 reported students.
State peer staffing position
27th percentile
15.6:1 reported; state peer median 17.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 296
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.2:1
What the reported data says about West Main Elementary School
West Main Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 02–04 in Ravenna. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Ravenna City. NCES reports 297 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 elementary schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 391.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, below the Ohio median of 17.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (65.3%) and multiracial (15.2%). English learners represent 1.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking West Main Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 19 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.3%
- Hispanic6.1%
- Black13.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial15.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Ravenna City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Willyard Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
125 reported students
Ravenna Preschool
Other · Grades PK–PK
115 reported students
Brown Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
508 reported students
Ravenna High School
High · Grades 07–12
534 reported students
Public schools near West Main Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willyard Elementary School Elementary · Ravenna City | KG–02 | 125 | 0.6 mi |
| Rootstown Elementary School Elementary · Rootstown Local | KG–05 | 406 | 3.9 mi |
| Walls Elementary School Elementary · Kent City | KG–05 | 355 | 4.8 mi |
| Holden Elementary School Elementary · Kent City | KG–05 | 220 | 5.7 mi |
| Davey Elementary School Elementary · Kent City | PK–05 | 437 | 6 mi |
| Brimfield Elementary School Elementary · Field Local | KG–05 | 529 | 6.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Main Elementary School
What grades does West Main Elementary School serve?
West Main Elementary School reports grades 02–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Ravenna City.
How many students attend West Main Elementary School?
West Main Elementary School reported 297 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 1,712 Ohio elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 296 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Main Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.6:1, based on 297 students and 19 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 17.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is West Main Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
West Main Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ravenna City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is West Main Elementary School in?
West Main Elementary School is part of Ravenna City, based in Ravenna, OH, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near West Main Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Willyard Elementary School (0.6 mi), Rootstown Elementary School (3.9 mi), Walls Elementary School (4.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.