- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phenix City, AL
Westview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Westview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010270001096
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westview Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Phenix City · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 74.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Westview Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westview Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Phenix City, AL.
School address
District: Phenix City · Alabama
NCES ID 010270001096 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+136 students YoY
Westview Elementary School grew from 421 students in 2022-23 to 557 in 2023-24 (+32.3%).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+136 students YoY 010270001096 · Phenix City, AL Other · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 18.2:1 · 74.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,579 students)
Westview Elementary School grew from 421 students in 2022-23 to 557 in 2023-24 (+32.3%). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Westview Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
1,579 students
- Phenix City In
Phenix City Intermediate School
1,068 students
- Ridgecrest Ele
Ridgecrest Elementary School
722 students
- Phenix City El
Phenix City Elementary School
683 students
- This school 563
Westview Elementary School
563 students
- Central Freshm 513
Central Freshman Academy
513 students
What this shows Westview Elementary School reports 563 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westview Elementary School compares
Westview Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.6% | ▲ 27% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Alabama - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,259
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 73.2%
White 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Westview Elementary School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Phenix City reports $12,259 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phenix City Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgecrest Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phenix City Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Freshman Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westview Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Phenix City
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
Standard public school
722 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Phenix City Elementary School
Standard public school
683 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Sherwood Elementary School
Standard public school
493 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Ladonia Elementary School
Standard public school
461 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Meadowlane Elementary School
Standard public school
155 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~563 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westview Elementary School
How many students attend Westview Elementary School?
Westview Elementary School has 563 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phenix City, AL. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), up 136.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westview Elementary School is 18.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westview Elementary School?
74.6% of students at Westview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Westview Elementary School is African American at 73.2% of enrollment, in Phenix City, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westview Elementary School?
Westview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westview Elementary School rank among schools in Phenix City?
By Resource Investment Index, Westview Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Phenix City, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Phenix City on the city page.
What other schools are in Phenix City?
Besides Westview Elementary School, Phenix City also operates Central High School (1,579 students), Phenix City Intermediate School (1,068 students), and Ridgecrest Elementary School (722 students). See the Phenix City district page for the complete list.