CENTRAL ELEM.

354 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Central Elementary School, located at 1025 Washington Street in Weston, Missouri, serves as a primary educational institution within the West Platte School District. Situated in the historic and scenic community of Weston, the school is deeply integrated into a small-town environment that emphasizes a close-knit, supportive atmosphere for its young learners. As part of the West Platte R-II School District, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that prepares students for their transition into the district’s middle and high school levels.

The school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its students. By leveraging the resources of the broader West Platte school system, Central Elementary maintains a focus on student-centered instruction, community involvement, and a commitment to preparing children for success in a modern, ever-changing world. Parents and community members can find detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, and ongoing educational initiatives by visiting their official website at http://wpsd.net.

354

Total Students

30.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRAL ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	314
Hispanic	13
Black	4
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

White
314 (88.7%)
Two or More
22 (6.2%)
Hispanic
13 (3.7%)
Black
4 (1.1%)
American Indian
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:	WEST PLATTE CO. R-II
Phone:	(816)640-2811
Website:	http://wpsd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	354
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	45
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 54

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CENTRAL ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	54
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	46
Grade 2	54
Grade 3	59
Grade 4	36
Grade 5	61

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CENTRAL ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	171	48.3%
Male	183	51.7%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th