West Salem Elementary

www.wsalem.k12.wi.us

677 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

West Salem Elementary School, located in West Salem, Wisconsin, serves as a foundational academic institution within the West Salem School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the developmental needs of elementary-aged children by emphasizing core academic proficiency, social-emotional growth, and collaborative community values. Through a diverse curriculum and dedicated faculty, the school strives to prepare its students for future educational success while instilling a strong sense of pride and belonging within the local community.

The school is deeply integrated into the West Salem area, leveraging its location to maintain strong partnerships with families and local stakeholders. By utilizing resources provided by the broader district, West Salem Elementary offers a range of programs designed to accommodate various learning styles and student interests. Information regarding current academic initiatives, school board updates, and upcoming events is regularly maintained through their official website, ensuring that parents and community members remain well-informed participants in the educational journey of their students.

677

Total Students

50.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Salem Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	626
Hispanic	17
Black	7
Asian	7
Two or More	10
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	1

White
626 (92.5%)
Hispanic
17 (2.5%)
Two or More
10 (1.5%)
American Indian
9 (1.3%)
Black
7 (1.0%)
Asian
7 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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 Salem School District
Phone:	(608)786-1662
Website:	http://www.wsalem.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	677
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 70

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 137

Grade 3 127

Grade 4 137

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for West Salem Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	70
Kindergarten	91
Grade 1	115
Grade 2	137
Grade 3	127
Grade 4	137

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for West Salem Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	357	52.7%
Male	320	47.3%

Elementary School K - 5th