Westchester Elementary School

www.csdecatur.net/Westchester

174 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Westchester Elementary School, located at 758 Scott Blvd in Decatur, Georgia, is a public elementary school serving students within the City Schools of Decatur district. The school is known for its focus on cultivating a community-oriented learning environment that emphasizes academic rigor, social-emotional growth, and student engagement. It serves a diverse student body, fostering an inclusive atmosphere that encourages collaboration among students, educators, and families to support the development of the "whole child."

Academically, Westchester is recognized for its commitment to high standards and innovative instruction. The school typically follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) framework, which encourages students to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners. Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes enrichment through various extracurricular activities and an active parent-teacher association, ensuring that students have access to a well-rounded educational experience that balances core subjects with creative and physical development.

174

Total Students

16.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westchester Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	127
Hispanic	15
Black	8
Asian	8
Two or More	16

White
127 (73.0%)
Two or More
16 (9.2%)
Hispanic
15 (8.6%)
Black
8 (4.6%)
Asian
8 (4.6%)

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:	City Schools of Decatur
Phone:	(404)370-4400
Website:	http://www.csdecatur.net/Westchester
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	174
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	10
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 34

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 53