West Huntsville Elementary School serves 246 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
246 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
9%
10%
Black
74%
32%
White
16%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Huntsville Elementary School?
246 students attend West Huntsville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of West Huntsville Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Huntsville Elementary School?
West Huntsville Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does West Huntsville Elementary School offer ?
West Huntsville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is West Huntsville Elementary School part of?
West Huntsville Elementary School is part of Huntsville City School District.
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