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#434 of 1,356 schools in AL

Top 32% in state

Westview Elementary School

Elementary School · Phenix City · Phenix City, AL

A Phenix City elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

1012 Ingersoll Dr, Phenix City, AL 36867

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 88% vs AL 87% (2024)
  • 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency88.4% (2024 ACAP)
Reading vs. State Avg+5.6 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2024 ACAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 ACAP)
vs. Expected-2.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$12,259
Chronic Absenteeism20.5%

Students at Westview Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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2024 ACAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency88%(2024 ACAP)
School
State
87%(2024 ACAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 64 points since 2020, reaching 88% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
17%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2024
ELA
88%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

53%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Westview 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 49Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,256/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phenix City), 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

$46,847

Median home value

$188,000

Median rent

$963/mo

College educated

27.9%

Homeownership

47%

Poverty rate

25%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36867; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Phenix City Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–51.0 mi657Compare →
Knowledge Works Learning Academy IncPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–51.3 mi4Compare →
Downtown Elementary Magnet AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–51.9 mi347Compare →
St Luke SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6privatePK–82.0 mi475Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Phenix City

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#4 of 11
District spending per student
$12,259NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Westview Elementary School is listed in Phenix City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Westview Elementary School

Westview Elementary School is a public elementary school in Phenix City, AL, part of Phenix City, serving approximately 557 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #434 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Westview Elementary School

What grades does Westview Elementary School serve?

Westview Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Westview Elementary School?

Westview Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 557 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Westview Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Westview 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 Westview Elementary School rank in AL?

Westview Elementary School ranks #434 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Westview Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Westview Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Westview Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Westview Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Westview Elementary School a charter school?

No, Westview Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Westview Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Westview Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westview Elementary School?

53.0% of students at Westview 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 – 5th
Enrollment
557
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Russell County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.5%
Area population (ZIP 36867)
22,441
Area average commute
19.9 min
Area median age
36.4
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.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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.
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.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
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 36867; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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