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#1499 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 44% in state
West Elementary School
Elementary School · Licking Heights Local · Blacklick, OH
A Licking Heights Local elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1490 Climbing Fig Dr., Blacklick, OH 43004
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 69% proficient (2022)
- 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Elementary School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 66% across the 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low62/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,308
Median home value
$297,500
Median rent
$1,393/mo
College educated
46.6%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43004; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | PK–8 | 2.0 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Blacklick Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 672 | Compare → |
| South ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 1–4 | 2.1 mi | 771 | Compare → |
| Taylor Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 3.0 mi | 440 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Licking Heights Local
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $10,990NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Elementary School is listed in Licking Heights Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Elementary School
West Elementary School is a public elementary school in Blacklick, OH, part of Licking Heights Local, serving approximately 836 students in grades 1st-4th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,499 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Elementary School
What grades does West Elementary School serve?
West Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 4th.
How many students attend West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 836 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Elementary School rank in OH?
West Elementary School ranks #1,499 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is West Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at West Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is West Elementary School a charter school?
No, West Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Elementary School a Title I school?
No, West Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Elementary School?
63.5% of students at West Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 4th
- Enrollment
- 836
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (614) 864-9089
- Area population (ZIP 43004)
- 31,416
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 35
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 43004; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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