WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

wes.desotoschools.com/

795 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

795

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	364
Hispanic	330
Black	79
Asian	4
Two or More	18

White
364 (45.8 %)
Hispanic
330 (41.5 %)
Black
79 (9.9 %)
Two or More
18 (2.3 %)
Asian
4 (0.5 %)

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:	DESOTO
Phone:	(863)494-3155
Website:	http://wes.desotoschools.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	795
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	344
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 17

Kindergarten 141

Grade 1 137

Grade 2 124

Grade 3 159

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 121