West Elementary School

(812)833-2072

366 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

West Elementary School, located at 1105 W 4th St in Mount Vernon, Indiana, is a key educational institution within the Metropolitan School District of Mount Vernon. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. As a cornerstone of the Mount Vernon area, it plays a vital role in preparing elementary-aged children for their future academic journeys by focusing on core curriculum standards and building a strong foundation in literacy and mathematics.

Beyond the classroom, West Elementary is known for cultivating a strong sense of community among students, staff, and parents. The school encourages active involvement from families to help create a well-rounded educational experience. By prioritizing a nurturing atmosphere and effective instruction, West Elementary strives to ensure that every student feels valued, challenged, and equipped with the essential tools necessary to succeed as they transition to middle school and beyond.

366

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	307
Hispanic	11
Black	16
Asian	1
Two or More	31

White
307 (83.9 %)
Two or More
31 (8.5 %)
Black
16 (4.4 %)
Hispanic
11 (3.0 %)
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:	MSD Mount Vernon
Phone:	(812)833-2072
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	366
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	188
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 63

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 64