West Blocton Elementary School

School Overview
West Blocton Elementary School, located in the Cahaba River area of West Blocton, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Bibb County School District. Committed to the district’s mission of preparing students for future success, the school provides a comprehensive primary education curriculum designed to foster academic growth, critical thinking, and social development. The school environment emphasizes community involvement and aims to create a supportive, inclusive space where young learners can build the necessary skills to transition successfully into higher grade levels.

Beyond core academic instruction, West Blocton Elementary focuses on cultivating a positive school culture that values character development and student engagement. By leveraging resources from the Bibb County school system, the staff works to integrate technology and traditional teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of their student body. Through active communication with families and local stakeholders, the school strives to maintain a collaborative partnership that keeps students at the center of the learning experience, helping them achieve both personal and educational milestones.
288
Total Students
17.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Blocton Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White230
Hispanic20
Black21
Two or More16
American Indian1
  • White
    230 (79.9%)
  • Black
    21 (7.3%)
  • Hispanic
    20 (6.9%)
  • Two or More
    16 (5.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
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: Bibb County
Phone: (205)938-9005
Website: http://www.wbes.bibbed.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 131
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 32
Kindergarten 51
Grade 1 55
Grade 2 47
Grade 3 63
Grade 4 40

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for West Blocton Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten32
Kindergarten51
Grade 155
Grade 247
Grade 363
Grade 440
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for West Blocton Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female15754.5%
Male13145.5%