West Huntsville Elementary School (Closed 2010)

West Huntsville Elementary School in Huntsville, Alabama, closed in 2010; prior to closure, the school served grades K–5 with an enrollment around 246 students and a student–teacher ratio of 12:1.
The school's math proficiency declined to 9% in 2023, significantly lower than the state average of 30%, continuing a downward trend from previous years.
Reading proficiency was 21% in 2022, lower than the state average of 47%, reflecting persistently weaker performance compared to state and district levels.
Minority enrollment was high before closure, with 181 Black students and 23 Hispanic students out of 246 total, and 86% of students were eligible for free lunch, indicating a high level of socioeconomic need.
West Huntsville Elementary was Title I eligible but did not receive Blue Ribbon recognition before it closed.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
246 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
74%
32%
White
16%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.42
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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 17:1.
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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