West Side Elementary

www.acpsmd.org/WS

321 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

West Side Elementary, located at 425 Paca St in Cumberland, Maryland, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Allegany County Public Schools system. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on core curriculum standards and personal development, the school strives to prepare its young students for their future academic transitions while maintaining strong ties to the local Cumberland community.

As part of the broader district framework, West Side Elementary utilizes its digital presence to keep families informed and connected to school activities, resources, and administrative updates. The school prioritizes a collaborative atmosphere, encouraging active parent involvement and clear communication to ensure that every student has the tools and guidance necessary to succeed in their early formative years.

321

Total Students

27.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Side Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	229
Hispanic	14
Black	29
Asian	3
Two or More	44
American Indian	2

White
229 (71.3%)
Two or More
44 (13.7%)
Black
29 (9.0%)
Hispanic
14 (4.4%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

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:	Allegany County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)724-0340
Website:	http://www.acpsmd.org/WS
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	233
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 20

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 52