Albert Schweitzer Elementary School

Wayne-Westland Community School District

436 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Albert Schweitzer Elementary School, located on Treadwell Street in Westland, Michigan, is a dedicated member of the Wayne-Westland Community School District. The school serves the local community by providing a structured educational environment for elementary-aged students, focusing on core academic development and foundational learning. Its mission is aligned with the broader district goals of fostering student achievement, personal growth, and a supportive school culture that encourages curiosity and academic excellence.

As part of the Wayne-Westland school system, Albert Schweitzer benefits from the district's comprehensive resources, including standardized curricula and various support services designed to meet diverse student needs. The school aims to create a welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through active classroom engagement and community involvement. For parents and guardians, the school maintains an official web presence through the district site, which serves as a central hub for information regarding school events, academic calendars, and administrative communication.

436

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Albert Schweitzer Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	277
Hispanic	23
Black	109
Asian	1
Two or More	23
American Indian	3

White
277 (63.5 %)
Black
109 (25.0 %)
Hispanic
23 (5.3 %)
Two or More
23 (5.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wayne-Westland Community School District
Phone:	(734)419-2750
Website:	http://wwcsd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	436
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	243
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 74

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 79