SUSIE B WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SUSIE B WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Natchez-Adams School District school district, located in NATCHEZ, MS with about 421 students offering grade levels from 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 30 teachers, SUSIE B WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Susie B. West Elementary School, located on Lewis Drive in Natchez, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Natchez-Adams School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-age students. As a public institution, it plays a vital role in the local community by providing a structured learning environment aimed at building strong literacy and numeracy skills while preparing children for the transition to middle school.

Like many schools in the region, Susie B. West Elementary focuses on student-centered instruction and community engagement. The school typically emphasizes the implementation of state-mandated curriculum standards while offering various programs designed to support diverse learning needs. By maintaining a presence in the Natchez community, the school serves as a hub for families to collaborate with educators to ensure students reach their full potential within a supportive and inclusive educational setting.

For more information, contact SUSIE B WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 445-2891 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

161 LEWIS DRIVE
NATCHEZ, MS 39120
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SUSIE B WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in NATCHEZ, MS with about 421 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
421
Teachers:
30.81
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 421 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SUSIE B WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 88% of the student body.

Black or African American
88.4%
White
10.7%
Two or more races
1.0%

Female
47.5%
Male
52.5%

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.