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West Elementary School

1965 MERRYVALE RD, VESTAVIA HILLS, AL 35216

Top 10% School in Alabama

Ranked 10 of 189 in Alabama

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About West Elementary School

West Elementary School, located in Cullman, Alabama, serves around 592 students in grades 2–6 and has roughly a 19 : 1 student-teacher ratio. Academic achievement is strong, ranking the school in the top 10% of elementary schools in Alabama, with around 59% mathematics and 70% reading proficiency—both significantly above Alabama averages. Most of the students are white (around 84%) and students from minority groups are about 16% of the total. Housing in the school's Cullman zip code reflects a median home value approximately $282,000, which supports the community in which the school is located. The school has a consistent emphasis on inclusion, district investments in its school and community, and involvement with the community—three common factors found with the best elementary schools in Alabama.

Contact Information

Address

1965 MERRYVALE RD, VESTAVIA HILLS, AL 35216

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Phone

(205) 402-5151

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 71%
Reading 84%
State average proficiency is 71% in Math and 84% in Reading.
52
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
720
Total Students
$66669
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 10 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at West Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30AM - 3:15PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 72.9%
Asian 12.5%
Hispanic 3.6%
Black 6.8%
Two+ Races 3.9%
Native Am. 1%
White
72.9%
Asian
12.5%
Hispanic
3.6%
Black
6.8%
Two+ Races
3.9%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 720
48.9%
352 Female
51.1%
368 Male

Student Population

720 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

514 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

The district is streamlining communication and learning resources through platforms like ParentSquare (for official messages), email, and Google Classroom (for assignments).

FAQ

Q1: What is the mission of West Elementary School?

Ans: The mission of West Elementary School is to develop students academically, physically, and socially.

Q2: How does West Elementary School support advanced learners?

Ans: The school provides a Gifted and Talented program for students who excel.

Q3: How does West Elementary School rank locally?

Ans: West Elementary School is one of the top two public schools in Cullman County.

Q4: What kind of technology does West Elementary School use?

Ans: West Elementary School has a 1:1 device program for all students.

Q5: How will parents receive tech support from West Elementary School?

Ans: Parents can access the district’s tech website to log in for support and to enroll your child.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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