Very Good
#973 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 28% in state
Western Reserve Elementary School
Elementary School · Western Reserve Local · Collins, OH
A Western Reserve Local elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3851 US Hwy 20, Collins, OH 44826
- Math 69% proficient (2022)
- Reading 69% proficient (2022)
- 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Western Reserve Elementary School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 69% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Western Reserve Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,250
Median home value
$187,900
College educated
10.6%
Homeownership
88.2%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44826; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Western Reserve Local
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,802NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Western Reserve Elementary School is listed in Western Reserve Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Western Reserve Elementary School
Western Reserve Elementary School is a public elementary school in Collins, OH, part of Western Reserve Local, serving approximately 478 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #973 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Western Reserve Elementary School
What grades does Western Reserve Elementary School serve?
Western Reserve Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Western Reserve Elementary School?
Western Reserve Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 478 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Reserve Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Reserve Elementary School is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Western Reserve Elementary School rank in OH?
Western Reserve Elementary School ranks #973 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Western Reserve Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Western Reserve Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Western Reserve Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Western Reserve Elementary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Western Reserve Elementary School a charter school?
No, Western Reserve Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Western Reserve Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Western Reserve Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Western Reserve Elementary School?
54.8% of students at Western Reserve 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 478
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Huron County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (419) 660-9824
- Area population (ZIP 44826)
- 1,002
- Area median age
- 52.3
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 44826; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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