WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
West Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cleveland County Schools school district, located in Kings Mountain, NC with about 304 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 20 teachers, West Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 Elementary School, located at 500 W. Mountain Street in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, is a public primary educational institution serving the local community as part of the Cleveland County Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on foundational skills and utilizing district-wide curriculum standards, West Elementary strives to prepare its young students for continued success as they progress through their academic careers.
As part of the broader Cleveland County Schools system, West Elementary benefits from the district’s comprehensive resources and commitment to educational excellence. The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the community to ensure that students receive a well-rounded experience. For more detailed information regarding school calendars, policies, faculty contact details, and district initiatives, parents and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at http://www.clevelandcountyschools.org.
For more information, contact West Elementary at (704) 476-8345 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Kings Mountain, NC 28086-3320
(704) 476-8345
WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Kings Mountain, NC with about 304 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cleveland County Schools
- Total Students:
- 304
- Teachers:
- 20.61
- 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 304 students
- White
- 66.4%
- Black or African American
- 19.7%
- Two or more races
- 7.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.3%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Female
- 51.3%
- Male
- 48.7%
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.