West Point Elementary School

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518 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

West Point Elementary School is a public school located in Cullman, Alabama, serving students within the Cullman County School District. As part of a close-knit community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for elementary-aged children. It emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both intellectual growth and social development, preparing students for success as they transition into the upper grade levels within the West Point school cluster.

Beyond core curriculum offerings, West Point Elementary is known for its strong community involvement and school spirit, which are hallmarks of the rural Cullman County area. The school utilizes resources provided by the district to integrate technology and modern teaching strategies into the classroom while maintaining traditional values. For families looking for specific information regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, or district-wide policies, the school maintains an active presence through the official Cullman County Board of Education website.

518

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Point Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	465
Hispanic	30
Asian	1
Two or More	22

White
465 (89.8 %)
Hispanic
30 (5.8 %)
Two or More
22 (4.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cullman County
Phone:	(256)775-6178
Website:	http://wpe.ccboe.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	518
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	257
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 130

Grade 1 135

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 140