BOARDMAN, Ohio - Boardman's West Boulevard Elementary has been named a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School Award winner.

The school also won the award in 2011.

The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes outstanding public and non-public schools.

In identifying several hundred outstanding schools annually, the program celebrates school excellence, turn around stories, and closing subgroup achievement gaps.  

Now in its 38th year, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has bestowed almost 10,000 awards to more than 9,000 schools, with some schools winning multiple awards.

Many National Blue Ribbon Schools find they attract new business partners, financial assistance and volunteers.