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West Elementary School (Closed 2005)

143 West Ward Road
Toppenish, WA 98948
West Elementary School serves 361 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
361 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
90%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
3%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend West Elementary School?
361 students attend West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of West Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does West Elementary School offer ?
West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is West Elementary School part of?
West Elementary School is part of Toppenish School District.

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