WEST HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WEST HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Meridian Public Schools school district, located in Meridian, MS with about 523 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 29 teachers, WEST HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 4100 32nd Street in Meridian, Mississippi, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community within the Meridian Public School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, character building, and preparing students for the transition to middle school. By emphasizing core subjects alongside social-emotional growth, the school aims to create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages student engagement and community involvement.
In addition to its standard academic curriculum, West Hills Elementary often emphasizes the importance of a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Meridian area. The school strives to provide students with the necessary resources and instruction to help them succeed in a diverse and evolving educational landscape. Through its commitment to excellence and student-centered teaching, West Hills plays a vital role in the academic development and long-term success of the children it serves.
For more information, contact WEST HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 484-4474 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4474
WEST HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Meridian, MS with about 523 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Meridian Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 523
- Teachers:
- 29.84
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 523 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 96.0%
- White
- 1.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.1%
- Male
- 54.9%
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.