West Elementary School serves 681 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 681 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
West Elementary School's student population of 681 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
681 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
53%
10%
Black
7%
32%
White
36%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend West Elementary School?
681 students attend West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of West Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does West Elementary School offer ?
West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is West Elementary School part of?
West Elementary School is part of Russellville City School District.
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