WEST MAIN EL

601 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

West Main Elementary is a public school located in Lancaster, Texas, serving students in the Lancaster Independent School District. As a staple of the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational education for children in the early stages of their academic careers. The campus is designed to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while promoting the social and emotional development of its student body.

Situated on West Main Street, the school serves as a central hub for families in the Lancaster area. The institution is committed to the district’s mission of preparing students for future success through dedicated instruction, community involvement, and a focus on equity and academic growth. By maintaining a structured educational setting, West Main Elementary aims to equip young learners with the essential skills, character development, and academic preparation necessary for their transition into intermediate and middle school levels.

601

Total Students

39.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST MAIN EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	167
Black	393
Two or More	18
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
393 (65.4%)
Hispanic
167 (27.8%)
White
20 (3.3%)
Two or More
18 (3.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	LANCASTER ISD
Phone:	(972)218-1551
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	601
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	481
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 64

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 100