WESTVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Westville Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MSD of New Durham Township school district, located in Westville, IN with about 477 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 23 teachers, Westville Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.
Westville Elementary School, located at 207 E Valparaiso St in Westville, Indiana, serves as a cornerstone of the local community, providing primary education to students in the area. As part of the Westville School Corporation, the institution focuses on fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, character development, and social-emotional learning for its young learners. The school is known for its community-oriented atmosphere, benefiting from its setting in a small, close-knit town where educators and parents often collaborate to support student success.
The elementary school prioritizes a foundational curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of middle and high school. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Westville Elementary typically offers various activities and initiatives that promote extracurricular engagement and school spirit. By maintaining a student-centered approach and emphasizing a supportive learning culture, the school aims to provide a safe and effective educational experience for the children of the Westville community.
For more information, contact Westville Elementary School at (219) 785-2532 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Westville, IN 46391-9712
(219) 785-2532
WESTVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Westville, IN with about 477 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MSD of New Durham Township
- Total Students:
- 477
- Teachers:
- 23.06
- 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 targeted assistance 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 477 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WESTVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 86.4%
- Two or more races
- 5.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.8%
- Black or African American
- 2.5%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Female
- 51.8%
- Male
- 48.2%
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.