Home > Michigan > Kent County > Wyoming > Byron Center Park

West Elementary School

1840 38th St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49519

( shown in map)

View full size Get directions

Bottom 50%

Tel: (616) 530-7533

www.wyoming.k12.mi.us

SAVE SCHOOL

Serving 468 students in grades Kindergarten-4, West Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 27% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).

The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.

Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 468 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
: Bottom 50% in MI
: 27% (Btm 50%)
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
: West Elementary School serves the west part of Wyoming, MI, covering an area of approximately 2.5 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive. The average distance from the school to the boundary of the attendance zone is about 0.8 miles, extending up to 1.4 miles at its furthest point.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

West Elementary School's student population of 468 students has declined by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	West Elementary School
Kind	99
1	86
2	93
3	87
4	103

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students

468 students

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Students Trends (1987-2025)
Year	West Elementary School
2025	468
2024	472
2023	469
2022	484
2021	503
2020	495
2019	534
2018	524
2017	509
2016	447
2015	471
2014	448
2013	457
2012	432
2011	433
2010	340
2009	328
2008	344
2007	345
2006	329
2005	363
2004	286
2003	328
2002	320
2001	311
2000	332
1999	327
1998	335
1997	357
1996	401
1995	385
1994	348
1993	462
1992	469
1991	436
1990	441
1989	432
1988	336
1987	501

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers Trends (1990-2025)
Year	West Elementary School
2025	30
2024	33
2023	31
2022	30
2021	29
2020	28
2019	27
2018	28
2017	25
2016	26
2015	24
2014	26
2013	23
2012	21
2011	21
2010	17
2009	17
2008	18
2007	18
2006	17
2005	19
2004	14
2003	14
2002	16
2001	17
2000	17
1999	18
1998	19
1997	19
1996	17
1995	18
1994	16
1990	26

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Calendar

View School Calendar

School Rankings

West Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of West Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (MI)

#2087 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)

View Data

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Overall School Rank Trends (2010-2023)
Year	West Elementary School
2023	#2087
2022	#2091
2019	#2263
2018	#1798
2017	#2346
2016	#1938
2015	#1776
2014	#2008
2013	#1232
2012	#1407
2011	#591
2010	#1010

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

27%

35%

View Data

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Math Proficiency Comparison (2010-2023)
Year	West Elementary School	Michigan	Wyoming School District
2023	27%	35%	17%
2022	27%	34%	18%
2019	29%	40%	24%
2018	30%	37%	21%
2017	27%	39%	23%
2016	37%	38%	27%
2015	37%	37%	25%
2014	32%	41%	27%
2013	42%	41%	24%
2012	37%	37%	23%
2011	95%	80%	77%
2010	95%	78%	73%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

25-29%

45%

View Data

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison (2010-2022)
Year	West Elementary School	Michigan	Wyoming School District
2022	27%	45%	28%
2019	30%	49%	35%
2018	26%	43%	21%
2017	27%	49%	37%
2016	37%	50%	38%
2015	42%	49%	39%
2014	62%	67%	60%
2013	67%	65%	58%
2012	62%	64%	54%
2011	87%	80%	79%
2010	82%	82%	78%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison (1990-2025)
Year	West Elementary School	Michigan	Wyoming School District
2025	16:1	16:1
2024	14:1	17:1
2023	15:1	17:1	17:1
2022	16:1	17:1	17:1
2021	17:1	17:1	18:1
2020	18:1	18:1	18:1
2019	20:1	18:1	18:1
2018	19:1	18:1	18:1
2017	20:1	18:1	18:1
2016	17:1	18:1	18:1
2015	20:1	18:1	18:1
2014	17:1	18:1	18:1
2013	20:1	18:1	20:1
2012	21:1	18:1	20:1
2011	21:1	18:1	19:1
2010	20:1	18:1	19:1
2009	19:1	18:1	20:1
2008	19:1	18:1	18:1
2007	19:1	19:1	19:1
2006	19:1	18:1	18:1
2005	19:1	18:1	19:1
2004	20:1	19:1	23:1
2003	23:1	19:1	18:1
2002	20:1	18:1	18:1
2001	18:1	18:1	18:1
2000	20:1	19:1	18:1
1999	18:1	19:1	17:1
1998	18:1	19:1	18:1
1997	19:1	20:1	18:1
1996	24:1	20:1	19:1
1995	21:1	20:1	19:1
1994	22:1	21:1	19:1
1990	17:1	15:1	13:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Asian

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Asian Student Percentage Comparison (1988-2025)
Year	West Elementary School	Michigan	Wyoming School District
2025	1%	4%
2024	1%	4%
2023	1%	3%	4%
2022	1%	3%	4%
2021	1%	3%	4%
2020	1%	3%	3%
2019	1%	3%	3%
2018	1%	3%	3%
2017	1%	3%	3%
2016	1%	3%	4%
2013	1%	3%	4%
2012	2%	3%	4%
2011	2%	2%	4%
2010	4%	3%	5%
2009	4%	3%	5%
2008	3%	3%	5%
2007	3%	3%	4%
2006	5%	3%	5%
2005	4%	2%	5%
2004	3%	2%	5%
2003	3%	2%	4%
2002	2%	2%	4%
2001	2%	2%	5%
2000	2%	2%	4%
1999	2%	2%	3%
1998	2%	2%	4%
1997	2%	1%	4%
1996	2%	2%	3%
1995	4%	2%	3%
1994	3%	2%	3%
1993	3%	1%	3%
1992	3%	1%	4%
1991	3%	2%	3%
1990	3%	1%	2%
1989	5%	1%	2%
1988	4%	1%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hispanic

40%

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison (1988-2025)
Year	West Elementary School	Michigan	Wyoming School District
2025	40%	9%
2024	38%	9%
2023	39%	9%	40%
2022	39%	9%	41%
2021	41%	8%	40%
2020	39%	8%	39%
2019	41%	8%	39%
2018	40%	8%	38%
2017	40%	7%	38%
2016	36%	7%	36%
2015	35%	7%	36%
2014	31%	7%	39%
2013	29%	6%	37%
2012	28%	6%	35%
2011	28%	6%	32%
2010	15%	5%	27%
2009	18%	5%	26%
2008	15%	5%	25%
2007	11%	5%	23%
2006	20%	4%	25%
2005	16%	4%	21%
2004	15%	4%	17%
2003	13%	4%	15%
2002	11%	4%	13%
2001	11%	4%	12%
2000	12%	3%	10%
1999	11%	3%	9%
1998	10%	3%	7%
1997	8%	3%	6%
1996	10%	3%	6%
1995	7%	3%	5%
1994	5%	2%	4%
1993	5%	3%	4%
1992	4%	3%	4%
1991	3%	3%	3%
1990	3%	2%	3%
1989	3%	2%	3%
1988	3%	2%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black

26%

18%

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black Student Percentage Comparison (1988-2025)
Year	West Elementary School	Michigan	Wyoming School District
2025	26%	18%
2024	27%	18%
2023	26%	18%	16%
2022	23%	18%	15%
2021	23%	18%	15%
2020	22%	18%	14%
2019	21%	18%	14%
2018	21%	18%	13%
2017	18%	18%	13%
2016	15%	18%	13%
2015	14%	18%	13%
2014	14%	18%	12%
2013	14%	18%	13%
2012	14%	19%	13%
2011	15%	19%	14%
2010	14%	20%	15%
2009	14%	20%	15%
2008	15%	20%	15%
2007	19%	20%	18%
2006	14%	20%	15%
2005	14%	20%	12%
2004	15%	20%	11%
2003	11%	20%	9%
2002	11%	20%	9%
2001	12%	19%	8%
2000	13%	19%	9%
1999	11%	19%	7%
1998	9%	19%	6%
1997	7%	19%	5%
1996	6%	18%	5%
1995	5%	17%	5%
1994	5%	17%	5%
1993	5%	17%	4%
1992	3%	17%	4%
1991	5%	17%	3%
1990	6%	18%	3%
1989	5%	18%	3%
1988	4%	18%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White

21%

63%

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White Student Percentage Comparison (1988-2025)
Year	West Elementary School	Michigan	Wyoming School District
2025	21%	63%
2024	22%	63%
2023	23%	64%	35%
2022	26%	64%	35%
2021	25%	65%	36%
2020	30%	66%	38%
2019	28%	66%	38%
2018	29%	66%	41%
2017	32%	67%	41%
2016	40%	68%	42%
2015	44%	68%	39%
2014	46%	68%	40%
2013	48%	69%	41%
2012	49%	69%	44%
2011	49%	70%	46%
2010	66%	71%	51%
2009	62%	71%	52%
2008	65%	71%	54%
2007	66%	71%	54%
2006	61%	72%	54%
2005	65%	73%	61%
2004	67%	73%	66%
2003	73%	72%	71%
2002	76%	73%	73%
2001	74%	74%	74%
2000	72%	75%	76%
1999	76%	75%	80%
1998	78%	75%	83%
1997	82%	76%	84%
1996	81%	76%	85%
1995	84%	77%	86%
1994	86%	78%	88%
1993	87%	78%	89%
1992	90%	78%	88%
1991	89%	77%	91%
1990	88%	78%	92%
1989	87%	78%	92%
1988	89%	78%	96%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Two or more races

12%

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison (2011-2025)
Year	West Elementary School	Michigan	Wyoming School District
2025	12%	5%
2024	12%	5%
2023	11%	5%	5%
2022	11%	5%	5%
2021	10%	5%	5%
2020	8%	4%	6%
2019	9%	4%	6%
2018	9%	4%	5%
2017	9%	4%	5%
2016	8%	3%	5%
2015	7%	3%	6%
2014	9%	3%	6%
2013	7%	3%	5%
2012	6%	2%	4%
2011	6%	2%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

79%

37%

0.72

0.57

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Diversity Score Comparison (1988-2025)
Year	West Elementary School	Michigan	Wyoming School District
2025	0.72	0.56
2024	0.73	0.56
2023	0.72	0.55	0.69
2022	0.72	0.55	0.69
2021	0.71	0.54	0.69
2020	0.71	0.53	0.69
2019	0.71	0.53	0.69
2018	0.71	0.53	0.68
2017	0.70	0.52	0.68
2016	0.69	0.50	0.67
2015	0.67	0.50	0.63
2014	0.67	0.50	0.68
2013	0.67	0.49	0.68
2012	0.66	0.49	0.67
2011	0.66	0.47	0.67
2010	0.53	0.46	0.64
2009	0.55	0.46	0.64
2008	0.53	0.46	0.63
2007	0.52	0.46	0.63
2006	0.57	0.44	0.62
2005	0.54	0.43	0.57
2004	0.51	0.43	0.53
2003	0.44	0.44	0.47
2002	0.40	0.43	0.44
2001	0.43	0.42	0.41
2000	0.45	0.40	0.40
1999	0.40	0.40	0.36
1998	0.38	0.40	0.30
1997	0.32	0.39	0.29
1996	0.33	0.39	0.26
1995	0.29	0.38	0.26
1994	0.26	0.37	0.21
1993	0.24	0.37	0.21
1992	0.19	0.37	0.22
1991	0.21	0.38	0.17
1990	0.22	0.36	0.16
1989	0.24	0.36	0.15
1988	0.21	0.36	0.10

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

(22-23)

30.1%

33.3%

View Data

Chronic Absenteeism Rate (2021-2023)
Year	West Elementary School	Michigan	Wyoming School District
2023	30.1%	33.3%	37.8%
2022	65.4%	41.4%	46.3%
2021	30.8%	21.3%	28.7%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

74%

45%

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison (1989-2025)
Year	West Elementary School	Michigan	Wyoming School District
2025	74%	45%
2024	83%	50%
2023	79%	49%	64%
2022	74%	47%	62%
2021	83%	46%	67%
2020	74%	45%	60%
2019	74%	45%	60%
2018	76%	45%	56%
2017	69%	40%	56%
2016	67%	40%	58%
2015	66%	41%	57%
2014	69%	43%	62%
2013	65%	42%	63%
2012	65%	42%	62%
2011	61%	41%	59%
2010	45%	40%	55%
2009	45%	35%	50%
2008	38%	31%	45%
2007	33%	30%	42%
2006	33%	30%	41%
2005	34%	28%	36%
2004	31%	27%	30%
2003	30%	25%	29%
2002	25%	25%	26%
2001	28%	24%	24%
2000	29%	25%	23%
1999	27%	25%	22%
1998	26%	25%	21%
1997	21%	25%	18%
1996	24%	25%	18%
1995	17%	25%	17%
1994	16%	23%	15%
1993	22%	25%	22%
1990	7%	13%	8%
1989	8%	13%	9%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison (2000-2025)
Year	West Elementary School	Michigan	Wyoming School District
2025	8%	4%
2024	7%	4%
2023	9%	4%	11%
2022	12%	4%	12%
2021	5%	4%	9%
2020	10%	5%	13%
2019	11%	5%	13%
2018	6%	5%	13%
2017	10%	6%	13%
2016	10%	6%	12%
2015	13%	6%	13%
2014	8%	6%	11%
2013	9%	6%	10%
2012	9%	5%	10%
2011	6%	5%	8%
2010	14%	6%	11%
2009	12%	7%	11%
2008	12%	7%	11%
2007	12%	6%	12%
2006	14%	7%	12%
2005	9%	6%	11%
2004	12%	6%	13%
2003	11%	6%	10%
2002	8%	6%	10%
2001	9%	6%	9%
2000	10%	5%	8%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Wyoming School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Elementary School's ranking?

West Elementary School is ranked #2087 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.

What schools are West Elementary School often compared to?

West Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oriole Park Elementary School, Gladiola Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).

How many students attend West Elementary School?

468 students attend West Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

40% of West Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of West Elementary School?

West Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.

What grades does West Elementary School offer ?

West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).

What school district is West Elementary School part of?

West Elementary School is part of Wyoming School District.

In what neighborhood is West Elementary School located?

West Elementary School is located in the Byron Center Park neighborhood of Wyoming, MI. There are 1 other public schools located in Byron Center Park.

School Reviews

Review West Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities

Recent Articles

October 21, 2026

Can Your Child Get Into School Clubs and Activities?

Discover whether your child can access advertised school clubs and activities, including enrollment limits, tryouts, fees, transportation, scheduling conflicts, and essential questions parents should ask before choosing schools today.

October 21, 2026

Who Supervises Students When Their Teacher Is Out?

Discover who supervises students when regular teachers are absent, how schools arrange classroom coverage, what qualifications substitutes need, and which questions parents should ask about safety and learning continuity.

October 21, 2026

When the School Nurse Isn't There: Parent Guide

Learn what happens when school nurses are absent, how public schools handle medications and emergencies, and which essential questions parents should ask to protect their children's health and safety daily.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 468 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
: Bottom 50%
: 27% (Btm 50%)
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
: West Elementary School serves the west part of Wyoming, MI, covering an area of approximately 2.5 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive. The average distance from the school to the boundary of the attendance zone is about 0.8 miles, extending up to 1.4 miles at its furthest point.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education