Enrollment at Westfall Local Schools in 2023-24 school year decreases by 4.2% compared to previous school year

Paul Craft Ohio Superintendent of Public Instruction
Paul Craft Ohio Superintendent of Public Instruction
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There were 1,288 students enrolled in Westfall Local Schools in the 2023-24 school year, 4.2% less than the previous year, according to the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce.

Of all the students welcomed in the 2023-24 school year, 53.5% were boys, and 46.5% were girls.

Data also shows that most of the students were white, representing 92.9% of the Westfall Local Schools’ total enrollment.

Westfall Local Schools roughly covers three schools within Pickaway County and has a main office in Williamsport.

Among the three schools in the school district, Westfall Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of 633 students in the 2023-24 school year.

According to Public School Review, Ohio students have not yet recovered from pandemic-related learning losses. In 2023, about 55% of students were considered proficient in math, and 60% in reading, down from 63% and 64% before the pandemic.

Ohio ranks 23rd nationally in K-12 school expenditures, with public schools spending $16,687 per pupil for a total of $28.05 billion annually. Overall, costs exceed available funding by nearly $460 million.

Enrollment in Westfall Local Schools Over 3 Years

Breakdown of Student Enrollment in Westfall Local Schools
School NameTotal enrollment in 2022-23Total enrollment in 2023-24% Change
Westfall Elementary School655633-3.4%
Westfall High School353335-5.1%
Westfall Middle School338319-5.6%



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