West Elementary School

wes.cullmancats.net

490 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

West Elementary School, located at 303 Rosemont Ave SW in Cullman, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Cullman City School District. Committed to the district’s "Cullman Cats" pride, the school focuses on providing a nurturing and academically rigorous environment for its young students. It is dedicated to fostering both intellectual growth and character development, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition into the upper grades of the Cullman City system.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic excellence, utilizing a curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By integrating traditional classroom learning with various extracurricular opportunities, West Elementary strives to create a well-rounded educational experience. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, faculty, or calendar updates can visit their official website at [http://wes.cullmancats.net](http://wes.cullmancats.net).

490

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	389
Hispanic	79
Black	8
Asian	5
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
389 (79.4%)
Hispanic
79 (16.1%)
Black
8 (1.6%)
Two or More
8 (1.6%)
Asian
5 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cullman City
Phone:	(256)734-4271
Website:	http://wes.cullmancats.net
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	193
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 133

Grade 4 122

Grade 5 120

Grade 6 115