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West Main El

531 W MAIN ST, LANCASTER, TX 75146

Ranked 3229 of 5496 in Texas

Top schools in Lancaster
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

West Main El

531 W MAIN ST, LANCASTER, TX 75146

Ranked 3229 of 5496 in Texas

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About West Main El

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 37%
Reading 51%
State average proficiency is 37% in Math and 51% in Reading.
36
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
608
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 2.63%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 29.61%
Black 64.64%
Two+ Races 2.47%
Native Am. 0.49%
White
2.63%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
29.61%
Black
64.64%
Two+ Races
2.47%
Native Am.
0.49%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 608
47.04%
286 Female
52.96%
322 Male

Student Population

608 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

608 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

West Main El Contact Information

Address

531 W MAIN ST, LANCASTER, TX 75146

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Phone

(972) 218-1551

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TOP 3229 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at West Main El

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
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
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: 8:10 AM-4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 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.

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Latest News

In addition, West Main Elementary participated in the 15th Annual Tiger Games which is a great sporting event organized by the Special Olympics. This was a track event that celebrated the determination, teamwork, and talent of the students. Moreover, the students at West Main Elementary will soon be participating in the Lancaster ISD Art Show on May 12.

FAQ

Q1. What is the age of West Main Elementary School, and what is its history within Lancaster ISD?

Ans. West Main Elementary School is the oldest school within Lancaster ISD, initially built in 1951 as Lancaster Elementary and subsequently named West Main Elementary to denote its location on West Main Street.

Q2. Is there an arts program within West Main Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, West Main Elementary School is recognized for its arts integration program, which includes incorporating creative teaching methods such as coding into the curriculum. This is managed by a Certified Arts Integration Specialist.

Q3. What Gifted and Talented program offerings does West Main Elementary have?

Ans. West Main Elementary School is a participant in the Gifted and Talented program within Lancaster ISD, providing targeted education to students who are identified within the program.

Q4. Are there programs for struggling learners at West Main Elementary School?

Ans. The use of Title I funds within West Main Elementary School enables the provision of assistance to students who require extra academic support to meet the required grade-level performance standards for reading and mathematics.

Q5. What characteristics differentiate West Main Elementary from other Lancaster ISD campuses?

Ans. West Main Elementary distinguishes itself within Lancaster ISD primarily through its designation as the West Main Global Arts Academy.

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

PS

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
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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