West Elementary

1965 Merryvale Rd
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216

www.vestavia.k12.al.us/west

745 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

745

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	543
Hispanic	27
Black	51
Asian	93
Two or More	29
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
543 (72.9 %)
Asian
93 (12.5 %)
Black
51 (6.8 %)
Two or More
29 (3.9 %)
Hispanic
27 (3.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Vestavia Hills City
Phone:	(205)402-5151
Website:	http://www.vestavia.k12.al.us/west
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	745
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	89
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 4

Kindergarten 122

Grade 1 123

Grade 2 122

Grade 3 117

Grade 4 140

Grade 5 117