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West End Elementary School

6795 Highway 132, Altoona, AL 35952Etowah County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–06Non-Charter
390
Students
Total enrolled
$12,538
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 13% vs nat'l
17.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 15% vs nat'l
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 24% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 390 students in grades PK–06 in Altoona, Alabama.
13% below average funding
District spends $12,538 per pupil, 13% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

West End Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Altoona, Alabama, serving grades PK–06 with 390 students. The district invests $12,538 per student — 13% below the national average of $14,347, with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 78% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at West End Elementary School

390
Total Students
17.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
78%
Free Lunch
22
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution192 male · 198 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility78%
National avg 52% · 305 students
Student Composition
87%
White87%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black2%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 010138000508

Academic Outcomes at West End Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 19th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 35952

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,538Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,538
State avg
$14,511
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,517
Student Support$2,382
Administration$1,505
Operations$1,881
Other$1,254
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,538 spent per student, an estimated $5,554 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
65%
17%
State government
64.9%
Local (property tax)
16.7%
Federal programs
18.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 78% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
John S Jones Elementary SchoolHokes Bluff Elementary SchoolSouthside Elementary SchoolGlencoe Elementary School
+6 more
↓
Middle
Rainbow Middle SchoolSardis Middle SchoolHokes Bluff Middle SchoolGlencoe Middle School
↓
High School
Southside High SchoolSardis High SchoolWest End High SchoolGaston High School
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 06
Location—
CountyEtowah County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictEtowah County →
Phone: (256)622-1085
NCES ID: 010138000508
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Altoona seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Etowah County
High
Southside High School
770 students · 09–12
42% FRL
Elem
John S Jones Elementary School
739 students · PK–05
● 47 opp63% FRL
Mid
Rainbow Middle School
625 students · 06–08
● 47 opp48% FRL
Elem
Hokes Bluff Elementary School
592 students · PK–05
● 36 opp64% FRL
High
Sardis High School
584 students · 09–12
● 38 opp63% FRL
Elem
Southside Elementary School
570 students · PK–05
43% FRL
Mid
Sardis Middle School
398 students · 06–08
● 38 opp70% FRL
Elem
Glencoe Elementary School
390 students · PK–04
60% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
6795 Highway 132, Altoona, AL 35952
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.