Westgate Alternative Elementary School

277 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Westgate Alternative Elementary School, located in the Hilltop area of Columbus, Ohio, is a unique educational institution within the Columbus City Schools district. As an "alternative" school, it operates with a specific focus on thematic learning and parent involvement, offering a curriculum that differs from traditional neighborhood schools. The school is known for its commitment to creating a tight-knit community environment where families are expected to be active partners in their children’s educational journey.

Academically, Westgate emphasizes a holistic approach that integrates core subjects with specialized enrichment opportunities designed to foster critical thinking and creativity. By maintaining smaller class sizes or specialized instructional models, the school aims to provide a more personalized learning experience for its students. Its location on Wicklow Road serves as a local hub for families seeking an educational setting that prioritizes individualized attention and a strong sense of school identity within the broader urban district.

277

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westgate Alternative Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	146
Hispanic	22
Black	62
Two or More	43
American Indian	4

White
146 (52.7 %)
Black
62 (22.4 %)
Two or More
43 (15.5 %)
Hispanic
22 (7.9 %)
American Indian
4 (1.4 %)

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:	Columbus City Schools District
Phone:	(614)365-5971
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	277
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 31

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 42