West Coosa Elementary School (Closed 2004)

Star Route Box 60
Weogufka, AL 35183
West Coosa Elementary School in Weogufka, AL, served grades K–8 with an enrollment of 366 students before closing in 2004.
The school had a steady student–teacher ratio of 16:1 and a consistent free and reduced–price lunch rate near 45% from 2015 to 2023.
Math proficiency was substantially lower than the Alabama state average, declining to 5% in 2023 compared to the state's 30%.
Reading proficiency also remained well below the state average, recording 11% in 2022 versus 47% statewide.
Science proficiency was reported at 10% in 2022, significantly underperforming the state average of 38%.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
366 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
6%
32%
White
92%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School District Name
Source: 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 17:1.
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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