Westlake Elementary School in Westlake, OH

At a glance

Reported students

1,215

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

78.35

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–04

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Ohio elementary enrollment

99th percentile

Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

745

Westlake Elementary School: 1,215 reported students.

State peer staffing position

26th percentile

15.5:1 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: 1,116
Teachers (FTE): 80.1
Student–teacher ratio: 13.9:1

What the reported data says about Westlake Elementary School

Westlake Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Westlake. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Westlake City. NCES reports 1,215 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,712 elementary schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 391.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, 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 (77.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.4%). English learners represent 7.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10%. 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 Westlake Elementary School

1How do the reported 15.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 78.35 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 2.06 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 7.4%
Students with disabilities: 10%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 21.9%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2.06
Nurses (FTE): 1.01
Psychologists (FTE): 2.36
Social workers (FTE): 0.5

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White77.4%
Hispanic8.4%
Black1.6%
Asian5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial7.3%

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Westlake High School

High · Grades 09–12

989 reported students

Lee Burneson Middle School

Middle · Grades 07–08

501 reported students

Dover Intermediate School

Middle · Grades 05–06

471 reported students

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Public schools near Westlake 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
Pine Intermediate School Elementary · North Olmsted City	04–05	512	1.3 mi
Westlake Academy Elementary · Charter · Westlake Academy	KG–02	49	1.6 mi
Maple Elementary School Elementary · North Olmsted City	01–03	348	2 mi
Birch Primary School Elementary · North Olmsted City	PK–KG	345	2.5 mi
Normandy Elementary School Elementary · Bay Village City	KG–02	477	2.6 mi
Westerly Elementary School Elementary · Bay Village City	03–04	374	3 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Westlake Elementary School

What grades does Westlake Elementary School serve?

Westlake Elementary School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Westlake City.

How many students attend Westlake Elementary School?

Westlake Elementary School reported 1,215 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 1,712 Ohio elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,116 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Westlake Elementary School?

The calculated ratio is 15.5:1, based on 1,215 students and 78.35 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 Westlake Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Westlake Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Westlake City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Westlake Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

21.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Westlake Elementary School in?

Westlake Elementary School is part of Westlake City, based in Westlake, OH, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Westlake Elementary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pine Intermediate School (1.3 mi), Westlake Academy (1.6 mi), Maple Elementary School (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.