WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
West Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Vestavia Hills City school district, located in Vestavia Hills, AL with about 779 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 46 teachers, West Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
West Elementary School, located on Merryvale Road in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, is a highly regarded public primary school within the Vestavia Hills City Schools system. Known for its strong academic culture and commitment to excellence, the school serves students in the surrounding community, focusing on building a solid foundation in core subjects while promoting social and emotional development. It is widely recognized for its dedicated faculty, parent involvement, and a student-centered approach that prioritizes individualized learning and character education.
Beyond the classroom, West Elementary fosters a vibrant school spirit and offers various extracurricular opportunities that encourage student participation and personal growth. As part of a top-tier school district, the institution benefits from robust community support and resources that aim to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. Families in the area frequently choose the school for its disciplined yet nurturing environment, which consistently produces high performance levels and positive outcomes for its diverse student body.
For more information, contact West Elementary at (205) 402-5151 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216-2798
(205) 402-5151
WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Vestavia Hills, AL with about 779 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Vestavia Hills City
- Total Students:
- 779
- Teachers:
- 46
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 779 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 75.5%
- Asian
- 11.8%
- Black or African American
- 6.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.