Westside Elementary School

Demopolis City
1720 Mauvilla Drive
Demopolis, AL 36732
499 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Westside Elementary School is a public primary school located in Demopolis, Alabama, serving as a key component of the Demopolis City School District. The school focuses on providing a foundational education for students in the local community, emphasizing academic development, social growth, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment. As part of a small-city school system, Westside Elementary is dedicated to preparing its young students for their future academic endeavors by fostering a culture of collaboration among teachers, parents, and administrators.

The school is committed to the mission of the Demopolis City Schools, which centers on excellence, innovation, and meeting the diverse needs of its student body. By utilizing the resources available at their Mauvilla Drive campus, the staff works to integrate core curriculum standards with meaningful classroom engagement. For parents and community members interested in the school's specific programs, calendars, or administrative policies, further information can be found on the district’s official website at [www.dcsedu.com](http://www.dcsedu.com).
499
Total Students
33.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    260 (52.1%)
  • White
    198 (39.7%)
  • Hispanic
    27 (5.4%)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.2%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    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: Demopolis City
Phone: (334)289-0377
Website: http://www.dcsedu.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 499
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 282
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 79
Kindergarten 130
Grade 1 137
Grade 2 153
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
US Jones Elementary School
Demopolis City
431 Students
715 E Jackson St
Demopolis, AL 36732 (1.7 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 5th