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Teachers: what resource would make the biggest difference at West Elementary School this year?
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Enrollment
686
Elementary
DISTRICT 631 · STATE 480
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RUSSELLVILLE CITY·NCES 010291001143
West Elementary School
1340 Clay Ave, Russellville, AL 35653 · (256) 331-2122 · Franklin County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL686 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
16.6:1
41 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.1:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
53%
361 students
DISTRICT 58% · STATE 58%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 71 | 10% |
| Kindergarten | 201 | 29% |
| Grade 1 | 227 | 33% |
| Grade 2 | 187 | 27% |
Student demographics
54%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
West Elementary School→Russellville Elementary School
Based on grade levels within Russellville City. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like West Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Elementary School this school | 686 | 52.6% | N/A |
| Albertville Kindergarten and PreK Albertville | 566 | 53.7% | N/A |
| Russellville Elementary School Russellville | 576 | 62.0% | 61.2% |
| Boaz Elementary School Boaz | 513 | 58.1% | N/A |
| Albertville Primary School Albertville | 990 | 66.1% | N/A |
| Albertville Elementary School Albertville | 911 | 68.9% | 39.4% |
Matched among Alabama elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where West Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 686 | #114 of 709 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.6:1 | #287 of 655 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 53.6% | #258 of 658 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 52.6% | #451 of 696 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +4.7% | #203 of 262 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
686
+36 (+6%) vs 2020
-6% since 1990-91, when it was 728
Student : Teacher
16.6:1
was 16.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 686 | 41.3 | 16.6:1 | 53% (361) |
| 2023-24 | 687 | 42 | 16.4:1 | 72% (496) |
| 2022-23 | 719 | 43.3 | 16.6:1 | 42% (304) |
| 2020-21 | 650 | 40 | 16.3:1 | 58% (378) |
| 2017-18 | 655 | 48.6 | 13.5:1 | 74% (483) |
| 2015-16 | 748 | 48 | 15.6:1 | 48% (361) |
| 2010-11 | 578 | 55 | 10.5:1 | 69% (398) |
| 2000-01 | 583 | 43 | 13.6:1 | 56% (327) |
| 1990-91 | 728 | 36 | 20.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for West Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 5% (655 to 686); teachers down 15% (48.6 to 41.3).
About West Elementary School
West Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Russellville, Alabama, under Russellville City. Its enrollment is 686 students, spread over pre-K through 2. On average, elementary schools in Alabama enroll around 480, and this school is 43% larger than that mark.
Russellville City counts 4 schools and 2,615 students, including West Elementary School.
The student body at West Elementary School is 61% Hispanic. It is also 30% White, 5% multiracial, and 3% Black. Franklin County's residents are about 21% Hispanic, 40 points below the school's share. A diversity index of 54% means there is a 54% chance two randomly chosen students at West Elementary School are from different groups.
West Elementary School reports a ratio of 16.6 students per teacher, from 41.3 full-time-equivalent teachers. The 17.0:1 average for elementary schools in Alabama is close to this figure. Student poverty is often measured by lunch eligibility; at West Elementary School, 53% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
The county, Franklin County, is where the school is located. Median household income comes to about $53,338, about 16% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 16%. The county's public schools total 15, with about 6,178 students.
Russellville Elementary School is the nearest public school to West Elementary School, about 0.1 miles away. Other public schools within five miles number 3.
Its location is classified as Town: Distant by the National Center for Education Statistics.
By 2024-25, enrollment had risen to 686, from 650 in 2020-21.
On allk12, people connected to West Elementary School can post about pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Franklin County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
31,966
Census ACS
Median income
$53,338
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
6,178 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Russellville City
- Russellville High SchoolHigh · 753 students
- Russellville Middle SchoolMiddle · 600 students
- Russellville Elementary SchoolElementary · 576 students
- Russellville City Career Tech CenterHigh
Other schools in Russellville
- Russellville High SchoolHigh · 753 students
- Russellville Middle SchoolMiddle · 600 students
- Belgreen High SchoolCombined · 588 students
- Russellville Elementary SchoolElementary · 576 students
- Tharptown Elementary SchoolElementary · 541 students
- Tharptown High SchoolHigh · 410 students
Other West Elementary schools
50 other US public schools in 25 states are named West Elementary. West Elementary School is the 4th largest of the 51.
- West Elementary SchoolCullman, AL · 490 students
- West ElementaryMt Juliet, TN · 849 students
- West ElementaryBixby, OK · 757 students
- West Elementary SchoolCYPRESS, TX · 740 students
- WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWEST SENECA, NY · 680 students
Nearby schools
- Russellville Elementary School0.1 mi · 576
- Russellville High School0.3 mi · 753
- Russellville Middle School0.3 mi · 600
- Tharptown Elementary School7.0 mi · 541
- Tharptown High School7.1 mi · 410
- Belgreen High School7.8 mi · 588
Frequently asked questions
About West Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at West Elementary School?
West Elementary School enrolls approximately 686 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does West Elementary School serve?
West Elementary School serves grades PK-02.
How many students per teacher at West Elementary School?
Approximately 16.6:1 students per teacher at West Elementary School.
What is the student diversity at West Elementary School?
Student demographics at West Elementary School are roughly 30% White, 61% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is West Elementary School in?
West Elementary School is part of Russellville City.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.