Excellent
#54 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 4% in state
Based on limited data
West Elementary School
Elementary School · Russellville City · Russellville, AL
A Russellville City elementary school where students score 48 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1340 Clay Ave, Russellville, AL 35653
- Reading 90% vs AL 83% (2024)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at West Elementary School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,116/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Russellville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,454
Median home value
$117,800
Median rent
$733/mo
College educated
15.3%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
15.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35653; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Russellville City
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,714NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Elementary School is listed in Russellville City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Elementary School
West Elementary School is a public elementary school in Russellville, AL, part of Russellville City, serving approximately 687 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #54 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 90% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 ACAP).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Elementary School
What grades does West Elementary School serve?
West Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 687 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Elementary School rank in AL?
West Elementary School ranks #54 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is West Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at West Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Elementary School has 90% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 ACAP).
Is West Elementary School a charter school?
No, West Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Elementary School a Title I school?
No, West Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Elementary School?
72.2% of students at West Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 687
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (256) 331-2122
- Area population (ZIP 35653)
- 11,005
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35653; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 ACAP; directory SY 2023–24
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