At a glance
Reported students
686
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama elementary enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 696 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
643
West Elementary School: 686 reported students.
State peer staffing position
46th percentile
16.6:1 reported; state peer median 16.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 591
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62.95
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.4:1
What the reported data says about West Elementary School
West Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Russellville. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Russellville City. NCES reports 686 students for 2024–25.
Among 696 elementary schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 471 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.6:1, close to the Alabama median of 16.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (60.6%) and White (30.5%). English learners represent 36.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking West Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 36.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White30.5%
- Hispanic60.6%
- Black3.1%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Russellville City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Russellville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–06
576 reported students
Russellville High School
High · Grades 09–12
753 reported students
Russellville Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
600 reported students
Russellville City Career Tech Center
High · Grades 09–12
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near West Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russellville Elementary School Elementary · Russellville City | 03–06 | 576 | 0.1 mi |
| Russellville High School High · Russellville City | 09–12 | 753 | 0.3 mi |
| Russellville City Career Tech Center High · Russellville City | 09–12 | — | 0.3 mi |
| Russellville Middle School Middle · Russellville City | 06–08 | 600 | 0.3 mi |
| Tharptown Elementary School Elementary · Franklin County | PK–06 | 541 | 7 mi |
| New Bethel Elementary School Elementary · Colbert County | PK–05 | 159 | 8.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Elementary School
What grades does West Elementary School serve?
West Elementary School reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Russellville City.
How many students attend West Elementary School?
West Elementary School reported 686 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 696 Alabama elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 591 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.6:1, based on 686 students and 41.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 16.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is West Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
West Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Russellville City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of West Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
52.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is West Elementary School in?
West Elementary School is part of Russellville City, based in Russellville, AL, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near West Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Russellville Elementary School (0.1 mi), Russellville High School (0.3 mi), Russellville City Career Tech Center (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.