West Forest Intermediate School

www.opelikaschools.org

393 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

West Forest Intermediate School, located at 2801 Waverly Parkway in Opelika, Alabama, is a dedicated educational institution serving students in the Opelika City Schools district. As an intermediate school, it plays a vital role in the developmental bridge between elementary and middle school, focusing on fostering academic growth, social responsibility, and a supportive learning environment for its young scholars.

The school is committed to the district’s mission of excellence, providing a robust curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By utilizing modern facilities and engaging instructional practices, West Forest Intermediate emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development. The school works closely with families and the local community to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to succeed as they transition toward higher grade levels.

393

Total Students

25.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Forest Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	160
Black	187
Two or More	11
American Indian	4

Black
187 (47.6%)
Hispanic
160 (40.7%)
White
31 (7.9%)
Two or More
11 (2.8%)
American Indian
4 (1.0%)

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:	Opelika City
Phone:	(334)745-9737
Website:	http://www.opelikaschools.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	347
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 3 129

Grade 4 135

Grade 5 129

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for West Forest Intermediate School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 3	129
Grade 4	135
Grade 5	129

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for West Forest Intermediate School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	185	47.1%
Male	208	52.9%

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th