Irene B. West Elementary

1,063 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Irene B. West Elementary School, located in Elk Grove, California, is a public school serving students in the Elk Grove Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school while fostering a sense of community among its staff, students, and local families.

Beyond academics, the school actively promotes a culture of character and responsibility, often emphasizing programs that encourage students to be respectful, safe, and cooperative. The campus is well-regarded for its efforts to engage parents through various school events and volunteer opportunities, which help bridge the gap between home and school life. With a strong focus on high standards and a collaborative atmosphere, Irene B. West Elementary remains a key fixture in the community, dedicated to providing a foundational education that helps students reach their full potential.

1,063

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Irene B. West Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	112
Hispanic	186
Black	117
Asian	543
Two or More	75
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	29

Asian
543 (51.1%)
Hispanic
186 (17.5%)
Black
117 (11.0%)
White
112 (10.5%)
Two or More
75 (7.1%)
Pacific Islander
29 (2.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	N/A
District:	Elk Grove Unified
Phone:	(916)683-4362
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	1,063
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	649
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	127

* 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

Kindergarten 181

Grade 1 139

Grade 2 145

Grade 3 144

Grade 4 136

Grade 5 149

Grade 6 169

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Irene B. West Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	181
Grade 1	139
Grade 2	145
Grade 3	144
Grade 4	136
Grade 5	149
Grade 6	169

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Irene B. West Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	537	50.5%
Male	526	49.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)