Westville Elementary School

499 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Westville Elementary School, located at 207 E Valparaiso St in Westville, Indiana, serves as a cornerstone of the local community, providing primary education to students in the area. As part of the Westville School Corporation, the institution focuses on fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, character development, and social-emotional learning for its young learners. The school is known for its community-oriented atmosphere, benefiting from its setting in a small, close-knit town where educators and parents often collaborate to support student success.

The elementary school prioritizes a foundational curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of middle and high school. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Westville Elementary typically offers various activities and initiatives that promote extracurricular engagement and school spirit. By maintaining a student-centered approach and emphasizing a supportive learning culture, the school aims to provide a safe and effective educational experience for the children of the Westville community.

499

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westville Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	417
Hispanic	38
Black	8
Asian	1
Two or More	35

White
417 (83.6%)
Hispanic
38 (7.6%)
Two or More
35 (7.0%)
Black
8 (1.6%)
Asian
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:	MSD of New Durham Township
Phone:	(219)785-2532
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	499
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	191
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 63

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 79

Grade 6 63