WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1397 ORCHARD PARK RD
WEST SENECA, NY 14224

www.wscschools.org

680 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

West Elementary School is a public primary school located in West Seneca, New York, serving students within the West Seneca Central School District. Situated on Orchard Park Road, the school functions as a foundational academic institution for the local community, focusing on the core development of students in the early years of their education. Like other schools in the district, it emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet state educational standards while fostering social and emotional growth.

As part of the broader West Seneca school system, West Elementary benefits from the district’s comprehensive resources, including dedicated faculty and a curriculum structured to prepare students for middle school transitions. The school maintains a connection with the local community through its district website, which provides families with essential information regarding academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities. It serves as a focal point for neighborhood families, aiming to balance rigorous instruction with inclusive community engagement.

680

Total Students

53.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	576
Hispanic	53
Black	21
Asian	10
Two or More	18
American Indian	2

White
576 (84.7%)
Hispanic
53 (7.8%)
Black
21 (3.1%)
Two or More
18 (2.6%)
Asian
10 (1.5%)
American Indian
2 (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 SENECA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)677-3250
Website:	http://www.wscschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	680
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	158
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 101

Grade 1 127

Grade 2 127

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 103