West Coosa Elementary School (Closed 2004)

Star Route Box 60
Weogufka, AL 35183
West Coosa Elementary School served 366 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
366 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2003-2004 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
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Black
6%
32%
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White
92%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.15
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Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2003-2004 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend West Coosa Elementary School?
366 students attend West Coosa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of West Coosa Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Coosa Elementary School?
West Coosa Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does West Coosa Elementary School offer ?
West Coosa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is West Coosa Elementary School part of?
West Coosa Elementary School is part of Coosa County School District.

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