West Elementary

500 W Mountain Street
Kings Mountain, NC 28086

www.clevelandcountyschools.org

290 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

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.

290

Total Students

22.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	193
Hispanic	9
Black	69
Asian	4
Two or More	12
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
193 (66.6 %)
Black
69 (23.8 %)
Two or More
12 (4.1 %)
Hispanic
9 (3.1 %)
Asian
4 (1.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Cleveland County Schools
Phone:	(704)476-8345
Website:	http://www.clevelandcountyschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	286
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 63