West Blocton Elementary School
278 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
West Blocton Elementary School, located in the Cahaba River area of West Blocton, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Bibb County School District. Committed to the district’s mission of preparing students for future success, the school provides a comprehensive primary education curriculum designed to foster academic growth, critical thinking, and social development. The school environment emphasizes community involvement and aims to create a supportive, inclusive space where young learners can build the necessary skills to transition successfully into higher grade levels.
Beyond core academic instruction, West Blocton Elementary focuses on cultivating a positive school culture that values character development and student engagement. By leveraging resources from the Bibb County school system, the staff works to integrate technology and traditional teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of their student body. Through active communication with families and local stakeholders, the school strives to maintain a collaborative partnership that keeps students at the center of the learning experience, helping them achieve both personal and educational milestones.
Beyond core academic instruction, West Blocton Elementary focuses on cultivating a positive school culture that values character development and student engagement. By leveraging resources from the Bibb County school system, the staff works to integrate technology and traditional teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of their student body. Through active communication with families and local stakeholders, the school strives to maintain a collaborative partnership that keeps students at the center of the learning experience, helping them achieve both personal and educational milestones.
278
Total Students
16.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 235 |
| Hispanic | 17 |
| Black | 16 |
| Two or More | 10 |
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White235 (84.5 %)
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Hispanic17 (6.1 %)
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Black16 (5.8 %)
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Two or More10 (3.6 %)
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: | Bibb County |
| Phone: | (205)938-9005 |
| Website: | http://www.wbes.bibbed.org |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 4th |
| Total Students: | 278 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 16.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 17.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 131 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
36
Kindergarten
48
Grade 1
68
Grade 2
41
Grade 3
42
Grade 4
43
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 36 |
| Kindergarten | 48 |
| Grade 1 | 68 |
| Grade 2 | 41 |
| Grade 3 | 42 |
| Grade 4 | 43 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 141 | 50.7% |
| Male | 137 | 49.3% |
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
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