WESTCHESTER ELEM.

www.kirkwoodschools.org

585 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Westchester Elementary School is a public school located in Kirkwood, Missouri, and is part of the Kirkwood School District. Serving students in the suburban community of Kirkwood, the school is known for being an integral part of a district that emphasizes strong academic standards, community engagement, and a supportive learning environment. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it prioritizes the development of the "whole child," blending rigorous curriculum with social-emotional growth to prepare students for their future academic careers.

The school benefits from its affiliation with the Kirkwood School District, which is widely recognized for its high educational expectations and commitment to fostering an inclusive atmosphere. Families at Westchester typically benefit from a close-knit school community, active parent involvement, and access to the diverse resources and facilities provided by the larger district. For more specific information regarding current school programs, faculty, or district policies, visitors can explore their official website at http://www.kirkwoodschools.org.

585

Total Students

35.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WESTCHESTER ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	491
Hispanic	24
Black	21
Asian	8
Two or More	35
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

White
491 (83.9 %)
Two or More
35 (6.0 %)
Hispanic
24 (4.1 %)
Black
21 (3.6 %)
Asian
8 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	KIRKWOOD R-VII
Phone:	(314)213-6160
Website:	http://www.kirkwoodschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	585
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	20
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 91

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 130

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 96