WEST SALEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
West Salem Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the West Salem School District school district, located in West Salem, WI with about 887 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 55 teachers, West Salem Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 Salem Elementary School, located in West Salem, Wisconsin, serves as a foundational academic institution within the West Salem School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the developmental needs of elementary-aged children by emphasizing core academic proficiency, social-emotional growth, and collaborative community values. Through a diverse curriculum and dedicated faculty, the school strives to prepare its students for future educational success while instilling a strong sense of pride and belonging within the local community.
The school is deeply integrated into the West Salem area, leveraging its location to maintain strong partnerships with families and local stakeholders. By utilizing resources provided by the broader district, West Salem Elementary offers a range of programs designed to accommodate various learning styles and student interests. Information regarding current academic initiatives, school board updates, and upcoming events is regularly maintained through their official website, ensuring that parents and community members remain well-informed participants in the educational journey of their students.
For more information, contact West Salem Elementary at (608) 786-1662 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
West Salem, WI 54669-1224
(608) 786-1662
http://www.wsalem.k12.wi.us
WEST SALEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in West Salem, WI with about 887 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Wisconsin
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- West Salem School District
- Total Students:
- 887
- Teachers:
- 55.37
- 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:
- Supplemental 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 887 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST SALEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.
- White
- 92.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.1%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- 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.