West Central Elementary School

West Central School Corp
1842 S US 421
Francesville, IN 47946
325 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
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.
325
Total Students
18.3
Full-Time Teachers
17.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    285 (87.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    22 (6.8 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (4.0 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.9 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
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: West Central School Corp
Phone: (219)567-9741
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 151
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
Kindergarten 40
Grade 1 39
Grade 2 53
Grade 3 49
Grade 4 60
Grade 5 32
Grade 6 52
Gender Ratio