West Union Elementary School

wues.ovsd.us

656 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

West Union Elementary School, located at 555 Lloyd Road in West Union, Ohio, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Ohio Valley Local School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged students, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing children for their future transition into middle school. By emphasizing fundamental literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills, the school aims to create a strong educational base for the children of the Adams County community.

In addition to its standard curriculum, West Union Elementary leverages its official website to keep parents and the community informed about school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. The school maintains a focus on community engagement, often serving as a central hub for local families. By providing a structured and encouraging atmosphere, West Union Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while promoting a culture of academic achievement and personal responsibility.

656

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Union Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	628
Hispanic	10
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	15
Pacific Islander	1

White
628 (95.7%)
Two or More
15 (2.3%)
Hispanic
10 (1.5%)
Black
1 (0.2%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Adams County Ohio Valley Local
Phone:	(937)544-2951
Website:	http://wues.ovsd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	656
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 60

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 81