West Elementary School
Tel:
(256) 331-2122
West Elementary School serves 655 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
West Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
West Elementary School's student population of 655 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 655 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of West Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 51% | 8% |
| Black | 5% | 33% |
| White | 38% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Russellville City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to West Elementary School is Russellville City Career Technical Center (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Russellville Middle School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Russellville Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Russellville Russellville Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 35%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-5 | 547 students10
0.2 miles
133 Chucky Mullins Memorial Dr
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 331-2123 0.2 3-5 547 - Russellville Russellville City Career Technical Center Vocational School Grades: 9-12
0.5 miles
1865 Waterloo Road
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 331-2110 0.5 9-12 n/a - Russellville Russellville High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 727 students10
0.5 miles
1865 Waterloo Rd
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 331-2110 0.5 9-12 727 - Russellville Russellville Middle School Math: 44% | Reading: 40%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 517 students10
0.6 miles
765 Summit St
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 331-2120 0.6 6-8 517 - Russellville Tharptown Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 35%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 519 students10
7.1 miles
145 Highway 80
Russellville, AL 35654
(256) 332-3404 7.1 PK-6 519
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