West Elementary School serves 686 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 686 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Attendance Zone: West Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Russellville, AL, covering approximately 13.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 5.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Elementary School's student population of 686 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
686 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
61%
12%
Black
3%
31%
White
30%
50%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend West Elementary School?
686 students attend West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of West Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Elementary School offer ?
West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Elementary School part of?
West Elementary School is part of Russellville City School District.
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