Western Elementary School

Western Local
7959 State Route 124
Latham, OH 45646
170 Students
Middle School 4th - 6th
School Overview
Western Elementary School, located at 7959 State Route 124 in Latham, Ohio, serves as a primary educational pillar for the rural community within Pike County. As part of the Western Local School District, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the early grades. Its setting in a small, close-knit community allows for a personalized approach to education, emphasizing the development of basic literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills in a supportive environment.

The school operates as a central hub for families in the Latham area, prioritizing a strong connection between the classroom and the local community. By maintaining a smaller student body, Western Elementary aims to foster close relationships between teachers and students, ensuring that individual learning needs are addressed. With a commitment to academic growth and community engagement, the school serves as a vital starting point for children as they begin their educational journey within the Western Local school system.
170
Total Students
8.0
Full-Time Teachers
21.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    166 (97.6%)
  • Black
    3 (1.8%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Western Local
Phone: (740)493-2881
Grade Range: 4th - 6th
Total Students: 170
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.2
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
Grade 4 52
Grade 5 58
Grade 6 60
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Paint Valley Middle School
Paint Valley Local
166 Students
7454 Us Highway 50 W
Bainbridge, OH 45612 (9.9 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th