WESTBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Westby Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Westby Area School District school district, located in Westby, WI with about 324 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 25 teachers, Westby Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Westby Elementary, located at 122 Nelson St in Westby, Wisconsin, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Westby Area School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of young learners. By emphasizing both core curriculum standards and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.
The school benefits from being part of a tight-knit community, which allows for strong collaboration between educators, parents, and local stakeholders. Through its website, http://www.westby.k12.wi.us, the district provides resources to keep families informed about academic programs, extracurricular opportunities, and school policies. Westby Elementary prides itself on maintaining high standards of instruction while nurturing a positive school culture where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.
For more information, contact Westby Elementary at (608) 634-0500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Westby, WI 54667
(608) 634-0500
http://www.westby.k12.wi.us
WESTBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Westby, WI with about 324 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Wisconsin
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Westby Area School District
- Total Students:
- 324
- Teachers:
- 25.32
- 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 324 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WESTBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.
- White
- 93.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.9%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
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.