West Street Elementary School Corning CA Guide (2026 List)

About West Street Elementary

West Street Elementary School is located at 900 West Street, Corning, CA 96021. The campus serves students in Transitional Kindergarten through grade 6. Enrollment stands at 324 students as of the 2023–24 school year. The student-teacher ratio is 23:1. The student body is 52% female and 48% male. State testing shows that 17% of students reached proficiency in math and 22% in reading. West Street operates as a non-charter, Title I public elementary school within Corning Union Elementary School District, sitting on the site of the original Corning school built in 1888 and currently undergoing Phase II campus modernization as part of CUESD's active bond-funded facilities improvement program. West Street serves a defined neighborhood attendance zone in the central residential core of Corning under the Corning Union Elementary School District's TK–6 campus structure. Local housing values average $325,000 based on current Tehama County market data. Among CUESD elementary campuses, West Street stands as the district's most historically significant best elementary school in California, currently undergoing active campus modernization reflecting long-term district investment in its operational future.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 17%

Reading 22%

State average proficiency is 17% in Math and 22% in Reading.

14

Full-time Teachers

22 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

1

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

314

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 24.84%

Asian 0%

Hispanic 71.66%

Black 0%

Two+ Races 1.91%

Native Am. 1.27%

White

24.84%

Asian

0%

Hispanic

71.66%

Black

0%

Two+ Races

1.91%

Native Am.

1.27%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 314

47.45%

149 Female

52.55%

165 Male

Student Population

314 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

314 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

West Street Elementary Contact Information

Address

900 West St., Corning, CA, 96021

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Phone

(530) 824-7705

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Website

http://www.weststreetcuesd.org/

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.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM- 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

West Street Elementary in Corning is actively undergoing Phase II campus modernization in 2024–25, part of CUESD's district-wide bond-funded facilities program. The modernization upgrades the campus that sits on Corning's oldest school site, originally established in 1888. For a 324-student TK–6 campus where 89% of students are economically disadvantaged, the physical improvements represent a significant long-term district commitment to its operational future.

FAQ

Q1. What campus upgrades are happening at West Street Elementary?

Ans. West Street Elementary is undergoing continued modernization improvements.

Q2. What is the history of West Street Elementary?

Ans. West Street Elementary is built on one of the earliest school sites in the area.

Q3. Does West Street Elementary offer Transitional Kindergarten?

Ans. West Street Elementary includes TK as part of its grade offerings.

Q4. How does West Street Elementary communicate with families?

Ans. West Street Elementary uses ParentSquare for updates and communication.

Q5. What student support programs are available at West Street Elementary?

Ans. West Street Elementary provides academic and community-based support programs.

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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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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

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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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