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Westview Elementary School

Summary:

Westview Elementary School is a public elementary school in Phenix City, Alabama, serving 421 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Phenix City School District, which is ranked 87 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Westview Elementary consistently underperforms academically compared to the district and state averages. In 2023-2024, only 30.91% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in math, compared to 37.48% for Phenix City and 42.16% for the state. The school has maintained a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, indicating it is among the lowest-performing schools in Alabama. Additionally, Westview has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.25% to 79.1% over the past three school years, suggesting a high concentration of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

In contrast, nearby schools such as Lakewood Primary, Lakewood Elementary, Sherwood Elementary, and Meadowlane Elementary generally perform better academically and have higher school rankings than Westview. For example, Lakewood Elementary, a magnet school, ranked 64th out of 684 Alabama elementary schools in 2023-2024 and had significantly higher proficiency rates in math and English.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1012 Ingersoll Dr
       Phenix City, AL  36867

(334) 298-4507

District: Phenix City

SchoolDigger Rank:
515th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,551 Help


Students who attend Westview Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Phenix City Intermediate School
    South Girard School
High:    Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  557

Racial breakdown:

African American:
69.8%
White:
15.1%
Hispanic:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Westview Elementary School ranks worse than 75.3% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Phenix City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.86. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (69.8%), White (15.1%), Hispanic (8.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Phenix City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westview Elementary School is 16.3, which is the 2nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Phenix City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westview Elementary School is $9,551, which is the 2nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Phenix City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Westview Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Westview Elementary School 515th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Westview Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Phenix City:

SchoolDigger ranks Phenix City 87th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Westview Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Westview Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 74.06 129th 688 81.3%
2006 62.02 243rd 689 64.7%
2007 49.60 391st 698 44.0%
2008 36.27 512th 698 26.6%
2009 27.70 584th 696 16.1%
2010 26.71 598th 704 15.1%
2011 12.35 680th 709 4.1%
2012 9.34 675th 696 3.0%
2013 28.22 605th 696 13.1%
2014 29.19 525th 695 24.5%
2015 16.06 600th 691 13.2%
2016 17.69 584th 691 15.5%
2017 24.51 536th 688 22.1%
2018 35.79 457th 680 32.8%
2019 41.71 426th 681 37.4%
2021 28.60 487th 692 29.6%
2022 23.97 519th 687 24.5%
2023 29.19 494th 680 27.4%
2024 24.86 515th 684 24.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westview Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.93 377th 651 42.1%
2019 56.80 272nd 649 58.1%
2021 38.54 418th 653 36.0%
2022 33.46 443rd 651 32.0%
2023 36.19 411th 623 34.0%
2024 32.63 476th 670 29.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Westview Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 31.91 468th 639 26.8%
2018 34.96 442nd 640 30.9%
2019 42.13 410th 646 36.5%
2021 30.39 457th 656 30.3%
2022 29.82 464th 656 29.3%
2023 27.62 480th 645 25.6%
2024 18.24 545th 650 16.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Westview Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 21.10 520th 639 18.6%
2018 39.99 427th 650 34.3%
2019 43.07 394th 650 39.4%
2021 28.33 476th 669 28.8%
2022 20.16 532nd 669 20.5%
2023 31.43 458th 649 29.4%
2024 33.17 446th 655 31.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Westview Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.86 123rd 423 70.9%
2019 67.69 100th 426 76.5%
2021 41.63 225th 426 47.2%
2022 43.32 218th 426 48.8%
2023 49.83 187th 427 56.2%
2024 50.59 181st 420 56.9%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Westview Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 246 246
1989 88 147 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 236
1990 90 157 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 248
1991 74 145 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1992 78 172 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1993 90 153 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 247
1994 65 141 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1995 57 161 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 218
1996 57 161 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 218
1997 62 162 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 224
1998 55 182 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 239
1999 42 141 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2000 42 156 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 201
2001 49 149 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 200
2002 23 167 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2003 23 167 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2004 35 223 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 263
2005 33 223 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 260
2006 24 245 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2007 30 249 3 2 0 n/a n/a 1 285
2008 32 322 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2009 39 310 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2010 43 287 4 5 0 n/a n/a 2 341
2011 32 326 5 2 1 0 3 0 369
2012 33 336 3 2 0 5 5 0 384
2013 42 328 1 9 0 4 15 0 399
2014 43 302 0 8 1 0 9 0 363
2015 51 428 1 16 2 0 18 0 516
2016 76 405 0 27 2 0 22 0 532
2017 94 426 3 32 3 0 13 0 571
2018 94 402 3 15 0 2 15 0 531
2019 115 434 1 31 2 0 15 0 598
2020 124 495 3 32 3 4 20 0 681
2021 101 443 4 38 4 1 26 0 617
2022 90 432 2 26 1 2 46 0 599
2023 42 330 1 23 1 2 22 0 421
2024 84 389 1 48 4 0 31 0 557

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Westview Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 246 11.0 22.3 0
1989 236 11.0 21.4 n/a
1990 248 11.0 22.5 0
1991 219 11.0 19.9 n/a
1992 250 11.0 22.7 n/a
1993 247 13.0 19.0 n/a
1994 212 10.9 19.4 n/a
1995 218 11.4 19.1 n/a
1996 218 11.4 19.1 n/a
1997 224 11.4 19.6 62.9
1998 239 11.4 21.0 64.9
1999 186 13.0 14.3 76.3
2000 201 15.0 13.4 78.1
2001 200 14.0 14.3 81
2002 193 11.5 16.8 84.5
2003 193 11.5 16.8 84.5
2004 263 14.0 18.8 82.9
2005 260 19.0 13.7 91.2
2006 272 18.0 15.1 93.4
2007 285 19.0 15.0 93.7
2008 359 22.5 16.0 91.1
2009 358 22.7 15.6 91.1
2010 341 34.0 10.0 92.9
2011 369 22.0 16.7 90.2
2012 384 25.0 15.3 93
2013 399 31.0 12.8 94.2
2014 363 26.0 13.9 91.7
2015 516 29.0 17.7 66.3
2016 532 24.0 22.1 69.5
2017 571 24.0 23.7 95.8
2018 531 33.0 16.0 68
2019 598 32.0 18.6 61
2020 681 36.0 18.9 55.5
2021 617 38.0 16.2 54.3
2022 599 22.0 27.2 52.3
2023 421 31.0 13.5 79.1
2024 557 34.0 16.3 53

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Westview Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 246 11.0 22.3 0
1989 236 11.0 21.4 n/a
1990 248 11.0 22.5 0
1991 219 11.0 19.9 n/a
1992 250 11.0 22.7 n/a
1993 247 13.0 19.0 n/a
1994 212 10.9 19.4 n/a
1995 218 11.4 19.1 n/a
1996 218 11.4 19.1 n/a
1997 224 11.4 19.6 62.9
1998 239 11.4 21.0 64.9
1999 186 13.0 14.3 76.3
2000 201 15.0 13.4 78.1
2001 200 14.0 14.3 81
2002 193 11.5 16.8 84.5
2003 193 11.5 16.8 84.5
2004 263 14.0 18.8 82.9
2005 260 19.0 13.7 91.2
2006 272 18.0 15.1 93.4
2007 285 19.0 15.0 93.7
2008 359 22.5 16.0 91.1
2009 358 22.7 15.6 91.1
2010 341 34.0 10.0 92.9
2011 369 22.0 16.7 90.2
2012 384 25.0 15.3 93
2013 399 31.0 12.8 94.2
2014 363 26.0 13.9 91.7
2015 516 29.0 17.7 66.3
2016 532 24.0 22.1 69.5
2017 571 24.0 23.7 95.8
2018 531 33.0 16.0 68
2019 598 32.0 18.6 61
2020 681 36.0 18.9 55.5
2021 617 38.0 16.2 54.3
2022 599 22.0 27.2 52.3
2023 421 31.0 13.5 79.1
2024 557 34.0 16.3 53

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Westview Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,583 (16.6%) $7,950 (83.2%) $9,551

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westview Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 426th of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 494th of 680 Elementary schools
 10.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Westview Elementary School)44.237.3
 6.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Phenix City)58.640.8
 17.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Westview Elementary School)38.56.3
 32.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Phenix City)50.627.3
 23.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Westview Elementary School)50.920.7
 30.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Phenix City)51.836.4
 15.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students598421
 29.6%
African American434330
 24%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian11
Hispanic3123
 25.8%
Pacific Islander02
White11542
 63.5%
Two or More Races1522
 46.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61%79.1%
 18.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Westview Elementary School

Students at Westview Elementary School are 70% African American, 15% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

Westview Elementary School ranks in the bottom 24.7% of Alabama elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 557 students attended Westview Elementary School.

Students who attend Westview Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Phenix City Intermediate School
Middle : South Girard School
High : Central High School


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