West Shore Elementary School
West Shore Elementary School serves 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Shore Elementary School's student population of 416 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Shore Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
1%
18%
White
91%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend West Shore Elementary School?
416 students attend West Shore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of West Shore Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Shore Elementary School?
West Shore Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Shore Elementary School offer ?
West Shore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is West Shore Elementary School part of?
West Shore Elementary School is part of Lake Fenton Community Schools School District.
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