West End Elementary School in Altoona, AL ranked #529 in the state in 2023, declining from #393 in 2022 and #288 in 2021, indicating a downward trend in overall ranking among Alabama elementary schools.
Math proficiency at the school ranged from 20–24% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%; reading proficiency was 50–54%, higher than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency was 40–49%, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment was 376 students across grades Pre–K through 6, with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1; minority enrollment was 15%, including 26 Hispanic and 10 Black students, while 68% of students qualified for free or reduced lunch in the most recent years.
Enrollment declined from 447 students in 2017 to 376 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased from 58% in 2017 to 68% in 2023, reflecting socioeconomic changes.
West End Elementary participates in the National School Lunch Program and serves a community with diverse demographics in Etowah County, Alabama.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Altoona area, with students typically within a 10-15 min. drive (avg. 5.7 mi., furthest 14.5 mi.).
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
West End Elementary School's student population of 390 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
390 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
West End Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West End Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#529 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
1%
31%
White
85%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Etowah County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West End Elementary School's ranking?
West End Elementary School is ranked #529 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend West End Elementary School?
390 students attend West End Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of West End Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West End Elementary School?
West End Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does West End Elementary School offer ?
West End Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West End Elementary School part of?
West End Elementary School is part of Etowah County School District.
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