Westdale Elementary School
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5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 444 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 6th out of 778 elementary schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 2000 College Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
- Principal or Admin: Cheryl J. Singer
- Fax: (225) 926-9885
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
- Magnet School
School District Details
- East Baton Rouge Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $10,662
- Graduation Rate: 55.1%
- Dropout Rate: 11.2%
- Students Per Teacher: 13.4
- Enrolled Students: 42,307
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 444
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 27.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.4
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 216 (48.6%)
- Females: 228 (51.4%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 62 (14.0%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 121 (27.3%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 183 (41.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.2% |
| Black | 227 | 51.1% |
| Asian | 12 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 1.1% |
| White | 199 | 44.8% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 37 | 8.3% |
| Kindergarten | 60 | 13.5% |
| 1st Grade | 69 | 15.5% |
| 2nd Grade | 70 | 15.8% |
| 3rd Grade | 69 | 15.5% |
| 4th Grade | 70 | 15.8% |
| 5th Grade | 69 | 15.5% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 60%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:40%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 16 Years
- Average Salary: $43,414
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | - | - |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $44,117 | 90% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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2 reviews for Westdale Elementary School
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on July 29, 2010
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - The very best school there is. My daughter attend all 3 of her middle school years in the gifted program. Sherry Brock is the best principle ever.
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on September 24, 2007
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- The teachers and staff at Westdale are top notch! Cheryl Singer, the principal is the best in the state. The kids are taught above level and also treated like they are valued! What an enriching, exciting and wonderful environment the children have at this school!
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