WEST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
West Side Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Allegany County Public Schools school district, located in Cumberland, MD with about 390 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 25 teachers, West Side Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 Side Elementary, located at 425 Paca St in Cumberland, Maryland, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Allegany County Public Schools system. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on core curriculum standards and personal development, the school strives to prepare its young students for their future academic transitions while maintaining strong ties to the local Cumberland community.
As part of the broader district framework, West Side Elementary utilizes its digital presence to keep families informed and connected to school activities, resources, and administrative updates. The school prioritizes a collaborative atmosphere, encouraging active parent involvement and clear communication to ensure that every student has the tools and guidance necessary to succeed in their early formative years.
For more information, contact West Side Elementary at (301) 724-0340 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cumberland, MD 21502-2818
(301) 724-0340
http://boe.allconet.org/ws/
WEST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Cumberland, MD with about 390 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Allegany County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 390
- Teachers:
- 25
- 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 390 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 78.7%
- Two or more races
- 13.3%
- Black or African American
- 4.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Female
- 51.8%
- Male
- 48.2%
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.