Westby Elementary

www.westby.k12.wi.us

283 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

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.

283

Total Students

23.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westby Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	267
Hispanic	7
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
267 (94.3 %)
Hispanic
7 (2.5 %)
Two or More
6 (2.1 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Westby Area School District
Phone:	(608)634-0500
Website:	http://www.westby.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	283
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	88
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 37

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 51