WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E school district, located in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO with about 276 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 25 North 20th Street in Colorado Springs, is a neighborhood school situated in the Westside community. Part of Colorado Springs School District 11, the school serves students from preschool through fifth grade. It is known for its historic campus setting and its focus on fostering a close-knit, community-oriented learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students.
The school curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing targeted support to ensure all students reach their potential. West Elementary prides itself on active parent and community involvement, which helps support various extracurricular programs and school-wide initiatives. By blending traditional educational practices with a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (719) 328-4900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80904-3458
(719) 328-4900
WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO with about 276 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 276
- Teachers:
- 19.85
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 276 students
- White
- 59.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 28.3%
- Black or African American
- 5.8%
- Two or more races
- 5.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.