West Terrace Elementary School

560 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

West Terrace Elementary School, located on the west side of Evansville, Indiana, is a highly regarded public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC), the school is known for its strong emphasis on academic achievement, supportive learning environment, and deep community involvement. Its location in a residential area of the 47712 zip code allows it to function as a focal point for local families, fostering a close-knit school culture that prioritizes both character development and rigorous instruction.

The school is frequently recognized for its dedicated faculty and staff who work to implement diverse teaching strategies to meet the needs of all learners. Beyond core academic subjects like literacy and mathematics, West Terrace encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. By balancing traditional educational standards with a focus on collaborative projects and social-emotional growth, West Terrace Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

560

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Terrace Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	503
Hispanic	8
Black	11
Asian	5
Two or More	30
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
503 (89.8 %)
Two or More
30 (5.4 %)
Black
11 (2.0 %)
Hispanic
8 (1.4 %)
Asian
5 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
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:	Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp
Phone:	(812)435-8733
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	560
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 131

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for West Terrace Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	83
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	96
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	93
Grade 5	131

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for West Terrace Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	293	52.3%
Male	267	47.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)