WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.lbeach.org

301 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

West Elementary School, located at 91 Maryland Avenue in Long Beach, New York, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Long Beach City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students in the early elementary grades can develop both academically and socially. By emphasizing core subjects alongside personal growth, the school aims to prepare its young learners for continued success as they progress through the district's educational system.

As part of the broader Long Beach school community, West Elementary benefits from the district’s focus on integrating technology, literacy, and character development into the classroom. The school encourages strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to create a collaborative atmosphere. For those seeking detailed information regarding the school’s specific curriculum, upcoming events, or administrative updates, the district maintains a comprehensive online presence at [http://www.lbeach.org](http://www.lbeach.org).

301

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

8.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	190
Hispanic	65
Black	18
Asian	8
Two or More	17
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
190 (63.1 %)
Hispanic
65 (21.6 %)
Black
18 (6.0 %)
Two or More
17 (5.6 %)
Asian
8 (2.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7 %)
American Indian
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:	LONG BEACH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)897-2215
Website:	http://www.lbeach.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	301
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 23

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 45