West Lowndes Elementary

1000 GILMER WILBURN ROAD
COLUMBUS, MS 39701

wles.lowndes.k12.ms.us/

276 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

West Lowndes Elementary School, located at 1000 Gilmer Wilburn Road in Columbus, Mississippi, is a public school operating under the Lowndes County School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for elementary-aged students, emphasizing academic development and the cultivation of essential skills in a supportive, structured environment.

The school is committed to the mission of the Lowndes County School District, which prioritizes student success, teacher excellence, and community engagement. By utilizing a standard elementary curriculum, West Lowndes Elementary aims to prepare its students for middle school transitions while fostering a positive school culture. Further information regarding specific programs, staff contact details, and current school policies can be found on their official website at http://www.lowndes.k12.ms.us/WLES/.

276

Total Students

24.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Lowndes Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	4
Black	268
Two or More	1

Black
268 (97.1%)
Hispanic
4 (1.4%)
White
3 (1.1%)
Two or More
1 (0.4%)

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:	Lowndes County School District
Phone:	(662)244-5050
Website:	http://wles.lowndes.k12.ms.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	276
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	272
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 30

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 24

Grade 6 33