At a glance
Reported students
190
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15.47
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Mississippi elementary enrollment
5th percentile
Compared with 422 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
358
West Elementary School: 190 reported students.
State peer staffing position
12th percentile
12.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.9:1. 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
- 167
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
What the reported data says about West Elementary School
West Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Sturgis. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District. NCES reports 190 students for 2024–25.
Among 422 elementary schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 404.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 5th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, below the Mississippi median of 14.9:1 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 White (51.6%) and Black (47.9%). English learners represent 0.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 1.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking West Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.47 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 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 1.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.8%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White51.6%
- Hispanic0.5%
- Black47.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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
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 Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sudduth Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–01
920 reported students
Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 02–04
1,066 reported students
Overstreet Elementary School
Middle · Grades 05–05
324 reported students
Armstrong Junior High School
Middle · Grades 08–08
358 reported students
Millsaps Career & Tech Center
High · Grades 08–12
0 reported students
The Learning Center Alternative
Other · Grades 01–12
0 reported students
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choctaw Co Vocational Complex High · Choctaw County Schools | 08–12 | 0 | 6.7 mi |
| Choctaw County High School High · Choctaw County Schools | 07–12 | 511 | 6.8 mi |
| Ackerman Elementary Elementary · Choctaw County Schools | PK–06 | 462 | 7.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Elementary School
What grades does West Elementary School serve?
West Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District.
How many students attend West Elementary School?
West Elementary School reported 190 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 5th percentile among 422 Mississippi elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 167 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 190 students and 15.47 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Mississippi median for the same school level is 14.9:1. 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 Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of West Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
76.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. 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 Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District, based in Starkville, MS, which operates 9 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 Choctaw Co Vocational Complex (6.7 mi), Choctaw County High School (6.8 mi), Ackerman Elementary (7.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.