WEST CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
West Central Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the West Central School Corp school district, located in Francesville, IN with about 308 students offering grade levels from 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 14 teachers, West Central Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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 Central Elementary School, located at 1842 S US 421 in Francesville, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational pillar for the local community. As part of the West Central School Corporation, the elementary school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The school typically focuses on building strong core competencies in literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to explore their interests through a variety of classroom activities and school-wide initiatives.
The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Francesville, creating a close-knit atmosphere where staff, students, and families work together to support the educational journey. By prioritizing a student-centered approach, West Central Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond, instilling the necessary social and academic skills to help them succeed in a modern, ever-changing world. Its location along US 421 serves as a hub for local students, reflecting the school's commitment to accessibility and community pride.
For more information, contact West Central Elementary School at (219) 567-9741 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Francesville, IN 47946-9762
(219) 567-9741
WEST CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Francesville, IN with about 308 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- West Central School Corp
- Total Students:
- 308
- Teachers:
- 14.5
- 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 308 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 93.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.3%
- Male
- 49.7%
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.