West Elementary School

1965 Merryvale Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 750 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 750 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 5% in AL
  • : 64% (Top 5%)
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

West Elementary School's student population of 750 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
750 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

West Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AL)
#15 out of 1276 schools
(Top 5%)
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64%
24%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
86%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
14%
1%
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Hispanic
4%
10%
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Black
6%
32%
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White
73%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AL.
0.45
This chart display the diversity score of West Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Elementary School's ranking?
West Elementary School is ranked #15 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are West Elementary School often compared to?
West Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend West Elementary School?
750 students attend West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of West Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% 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-5
What school district is West Elementary School part of?
West Elementary School is part of Vestavia Hills City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 750 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 64% (Top 5%)
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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