West End Elementary School

About West End Elementary School

West End Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of the city. It is a part of the West End School District and has been around since the late 1800s. The school is home to around 500 students from kindergarten to fifth grade.
At West End Elementary School, students are encouraged to explore their passions and develop their skills in a safe and supportive environment. The school offers an array of extracurricular activities including a robotics club, a drama club, and a chess club. In addition, the school has a library and computer lab with access to the latest technology.
The school provides a comprehensive curriculum that is tailored to the needs of each student. The faculty is highly experienced and dedicated to helping students reach their full potential. The school also offers a variety of support services for students in need, including counseling and special education services.
The West End community is very supportive of the school and is committed to ensuring that all students receive the best education possible. The school is also very involved in the community and regularly hosts events such as book fairs and fundraisers.
West End Elementary School is a great place for students to learn and grow. With its commitment to excellence and dedication to the community, it is truly a special place.

Address:	6795 Highway 132 Altoona, AL 35952
Phone:	(256) 622-1085
Site:	wees.ecboe.org
Grades:	PreK – 6
Enrollment:	362 students

Overview West End Elementary School

West End Elementary School serves 362 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
West End Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on West End Elementary School

West End Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of West End Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.