West Elementary

wes.hcboe.net/

466 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

West Elementary, located on West Converse Street in Morristown, Tennessee, serves as a primary educational institution within the Hamblen County School District. As a public school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. The school functions as part of a broader district commitment to providing equitable learning opportunities, utilizing established state curricula to prepare children for their future transitions into middle school.

The school’s online presence acts as a central hub for parents and the community to access vital resources, including academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates regarding extracurricular programs. By maintaining a focus on foundational literacy and numeracy, West Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and parent-teacher collaboration. Its mission is aligned with the Hamblen County Board of Education’s goal to create a supportive, structured environment where students can thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

466

Total Students

32.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	194
Hispanic	190
Black	23
Asian	4
Two or More	51
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
194 (41.6%)
Hispanic
190 (40.8%)
Two or More
51 (10.9%)
Black
23 (4.9%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Yes
District:	Hamblen County
Phone:	(423)586-1263
Website:	http://wes.hcboe.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 69

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for West Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	81

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for West Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	229	49.1%
Male	237	50.9%

Elementary School K - 5th