WEST STREET
West Street is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Southbridge school district, located in Southbridge, MA with about 317 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade 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 31 teachers, West Street has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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 Street School, located in Southbridge, Massachusetts, serves as a primary educational facility within the Southbridge Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the fundamental academic and social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and personal growth, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they progress through their academic careers.
In addition to its classroom instruction, West Street School plays an active role in the local community by prioritizing consistent communication with families and encouraging parental involvement. The school utilizes its digital presence to keep the community informed about district policies, school calendars, and educational resources. Overall, West Street School strives to create an inclusive and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential within the Southbridge educational system.
For more information, contact West Street at (508) 764-5470 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5470
http://wss.southbridge.k12.ma.us
WEST STREET is a public Title I school in Southbridge, MA with about 317 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Southbridge
- Total Students:
- 317
- Teachers:
- 31.97
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- 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 317 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 54.9%
- White
- 39.7%
- Asian
- 2.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.5%
- Male
- 49.5%
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.