WEST GLADES SCHOOL

www.gladesedu.org

646 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

West Glades School, located in LaBelle, Florida, serves as a vital educational institution within the Glades County School District. As a rural K-8 facility, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education for students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both academic growth and social development, preparing its students for the transition to high school and beyond.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Glades County School District, which prioritizes student achievement, community involvement, and the effective use of educational resources. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and student-centered instruction, West Glades School plays a central role in the LaBelle community. Prospective parents and community members can access further details regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news through the official Glades County School District website.

646

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST GLADES SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	313
Hispanic	317
Black	8
Asian	3
Two or More	2
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
317 (49.1 %)
White
313 (48.5 %)
Black
8 (1.2 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
Two or More
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	GLADES
Phone:	(863)675-3490
Website:	http://www.gladesedu.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	646
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	278
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 23

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 79

Grade 7 76

Grade 8 75