Westview Elementary School

Westview School Corporation
1715 S 600 W
Topeka, IN 46571
339 Students
Middle School 5th - 6th
School Overview
Westview Elementary School is a public school located in Topeka, Indiana, serving as part of the Westview School Corporation. Situated in a rural setting in LaGrange County, the school provides educational services to students from kindergarten through the elementary grades. It is known for being part of a close-knit community, reflecting the values and characteristics of the surrounding agricultural region.

As a member of the Westview School Corporation, the elementary school focuses on foundational academic development, aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle and high school. The school typically emphasizes a supportive learning environment, characterized by small-town community engagement and a commitment to core educational standards. Like many schools in the district, Westview Elementary plays a central role in the daily life of Topeka families, fostering both individual student growth and local social cohesion.
339
Total Students
26.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    324 (95.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (2.4 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.8 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Westview School Corporation
Phone: (260)768-7717
Grade Range: 5th - 6th
Total Students: 339
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 70
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 34

* 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
Grade 5 163
Grade 6 176
Gender Ratio