West Point Elementary School
- West Point Elementary School serves 494 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- West Point Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
West Point Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- West Point Elementary School's student population of 494 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2010) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 494 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
- West Point Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of West Point Elementary School is 0.20, which is less 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) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #327 out of 1270 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 33% |
| White | 89% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cullman County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Point Elementary School is West Point High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is West Point Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is West Point Intermediate School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Cullman West Point High School Grades: 9-12 | 580 students
0.1 miles
4314 County Road 1141
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 734-5375 0.1 9-12 580 - Vinemont West Point Intermediate School Grades: 4-5 | 281 students
0.3 miles
4541 County Road 1141
Vinemont, AL 35179
(256) 734-8019 0.3 4-5 281 - Vinemont West Point Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 402 students
0.3 miles
4545 County Road 1141
Vinemont, AL 35179
(256) 734-5904 0.3 6-8 402 - Vinemont Vinemont Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 237 students
5.5 miles
170 High School Road
Vinemont, AL 35179
(256) 739-1943 5.5 6-8 237 - Vinemont Vinemont Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 486 students
5.6 miles
105 High School Road
Vinemont, AL 35179
(256) 734-0314 5.6 K-5 486
School Reviews
| 5 My boys attended here and I was so impressed with the quality of education they received. The teachers and staff are wonderful. A strong foundation is key to education, and WPES is accomplishing this task.Mr. Parker the music teacher works really hard to introduce the arts to the students, with music, plays.. there is an outdoor classroom and the science lab is just awesome! I am very happy that my granddaughter is now attending West Point Elementary. - Posted by Parent - Lynn |
| 5 I have had 2 sons who have attended West Point Elementary School.The organization that they have to make sure the students are outstanding.Mrs. Coleman is a kind,respectable(even to the kids),loving and only wants the best for the children.Most of the time ,even though there alot of students that attend the school it is amazing how many children by their name right of the top of her head.You can tell that she loves the children and her job.The faculty at West Point Elementary are very knowledgeable and they know how to get inside those tiny little minds to make it easier and fun for them to learn!they are very kind,considerate and are very loving to the students!!!! Bottom line--- West Point Elementary rocks!!!!!!! - Posted by Parent - j.man |
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