WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DESOTO school district, located in ARCADIA, FL with about 804 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 49 teachers, WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 304 W Imogene St in Arcadia, Florida, serves as a primary educational institution within the School District of DeSoto County. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the community, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of essential literacy and numeracy skills. By leveraging the resources of the DeSoto County school system, West Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for successful transitions into middle school.
The school maintains a public-facing online presence through its dedicated website, which serves as a central hub for parents, students, and staff to access important information. The site provides details regarding school policies, academic calendars, district-wide initiatives, and opportunities for parental involvement. Through these digital resources, West Elementary emphasizes the importance of clear communication and community engagement, striving to keep families connected and informed as they partner with educators to support student achievement.
For more information, contact WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (863) 494-3155 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ARCADIA, FL 34266-4160
(863) 494-3155
http://wes.desotoschools.com/
WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ARCADIA, FL with about 804 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DESOTO
- Total Students:
- 804
- Teachers:
- 49
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 804 students
- White
- 48.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 37.2%
- Black or African American
- 10.0%
- Two or more races
- 3.9%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 46.5%
- Male
- 53.5%
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.