Irene B. West Elementary

928 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Irene B. West Elementary School, located in Elk Grove, California, is a public school serving students in the Elk Grove Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school while fostering a sense of community among its staff, students, and local families.

Beyond academics, the school actively promotes a culture of character and responsibility, often emphasizing programs that encourage students to be respectful, safe, and cooperative. The campus is well-regarded for its efforts to engage parents through various school events and volunteer opportunities, which help bridge the gap between home and school life. With a strong focus on high standards and a collaborative atmosphere, Irene B. West Elementary remains a key fixture in the community, dedicated to providing a foundational education that helps students reach their full potential.

928

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Irene B. West Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	105
Hispanic	155
Black	118
Asian	455
Two or More	67
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	25

Asian
455 (49.0 %)
Hispanic
155 (16.7 %)
Black
118 (12.7 %)
White
105 (11.3 %)
Two or More
67 (7.2 %)
Pacific Islander
25 (2.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Elk Grove Unified
Phone:	(916)683-4362
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	928
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	649
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	127

* 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 126

Grade 1 124

Grade 2 132

Grade 3 128

Grade 4 142

Grade 5 136

Grade 6 140

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Irene B. West Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	126
Grade 1	124
Grade 2	132
Grade 3	128
Grade 4	142
Grade 5	136
Grade 6	140

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Irene B. West Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	482	51.9%
Male	446	48.1%

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