WEST LENOIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
West Lenoir Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Caldwell County Schools school district, located in Lenoir, NC with about 137 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 12 teachers, West Lenoir Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 Lenoir Elementary School, located in Lenoir, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Caldwell County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the overall well-being of its students. By focusing on essential core subjects and promoting a community-oriented atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.
The school’s website reflects its role as a hub for local families, providing essential resources such as academic calendars, school policies, and updates on extracurricular activities. By maintaining strong communication between educators, parents, and the broader Lenoir community, West Lenoir Elementary aims to cultivate an inclusive culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Through its dedicated staff and structured curriculum, the school remains a key component of the educational infrastructure in Caldwell County.
For more information, contact West Lenoir Elementary at (828) 754-5161 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lenoir, NC 28645-5099
(828) 754-5161
http://wles.caldwellschools.com/
WEST LENOIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lenoir, NC with about 137 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Caldwell County Schools
- Total Students:
- 137
- Teachers:
- 12.25
- 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 137 students
- White
- 51.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 24.8%
- Black or African American
- 16.8%
- Two or more races
- 6.6%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
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.