West Elementary School

Set in Russellville, Alabama, West Elementary School is a medium-sized elementary school, overseen by Russellville City. It caters to 686 students across grades pre-K through 2. Compared to the state average of about 480 students per school, that is 43% above typical.

Within Russellville City, which oversees 4 schools and 2,615 students, West Elementary School is one campus in the system.

In terms of who attends, West Elementary School lists that 61% of the student body identifies as Hispanic. Other groups include 30% White, 5% multiracial, 3% Black. The wider county runs roughly 21% Hispanic, putting the school's mix considerably more Hispanic than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, West Elementary School reports 41 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 16.6:1. The state averages about 17.0:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Roughly 53% of students at West Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

Around the school, community-level numbers for Franklin County indicate median household income runs about $53,338, roughly 16% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 16%. West Elementary School is one of 15 public schools in Franklin County (combined enrollment of about 6,178 students).

Nearest neighbor: Russellville Elementary School, around 0.1 miles off. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a small-town area.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count increased 5%: 655 students in 2018 compared to 686 in 2025. Hispanic enrollment moved from 51% to 61% across the same window. Class-load math has rose: from 13.5:1 in 2018 to 16.6:1 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.