Westdale Elementary School

www.stcs.org/WEST

313 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Westdale Elementary School is a public school located in Saginaw, Michigan, operating under the Saginaw Township Community Schools district. The school serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th grade, focusing on providing a well-rounded academic foundation while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. With a commitment to the success of every child, the school emphasizes both core curriculum standards and the social-emotional development of its students, ensuring they are prepared for their future academic journeys.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Westdale Elementary is known for its active school community and dedication to parent-teacher collaboration. The school offers various programs and resources designed to engage students in learning, including extracurricular opportunities that encourage creativity and physical activity. By maintaining a focus on high expectations and community values, Westdale strives to be a welcoming place where children feel empowered to learn, grow, and reach their full potential.

313

Total Students

18.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westdale Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	75
Black	90
Asian	1
Two or More	33
Pacific Islander	1

White
113 (36.1%)
Black
90 (28.8%)
Hispanic
75 (24.0%)
Two or More
33 (10.5%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Saginaw Township Community Schools
Phone:	(989)797-1827
Website:	http://www.stcs.org/WEST
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	313
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	204
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 117

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 99