Westview Elementary School

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421 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Westview Elementary School, located on Ingersoll Drive in Phenix City, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Phenix City Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing both academic development and the personal growth of its diverse student body. By focusing on core curriculum standards and utilizing modern instructional strategies, Westview aims to prepare its students for success as they transition into higher grade levels.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Westview Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the partnership between educators and parents. The school encourages a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, often leveraging its digital presence to keep families informed about school activities, academic resources, and district-wide initiatives. Through its commitment to a well-rounded educational experience, Westview Elementary seeks to instill a lifelong love of learning in its students while maintaining a safe and nurturing atmosphere.

421

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westview Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	23
Black	330
Asian	1
Two or More	22
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
330 (78.4 %)
White
42 (10.0 %)
Hispanic
23 (5.5 %)
Two or More
22 (5.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
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:	Phenix City
Phone:	(334)298-4507
Website:	http://www.pcboe.net/wes/index.html
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	250
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

Pre-Kindergarten 57

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 66