West Elementary School

1840 38th St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49519
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 472 students in grades Kindergarten-4, West Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 472 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

West Elementary School's student population of 472 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
472 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

West Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2091 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
45%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
38%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
27%
18%
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White
22%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of West Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Elementary School's ranking?
West Elementary School is ranked #2091 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are West Elementary School often compared to?
West Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oriole Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend West Elementary School?
472 students attend West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of West Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Elementary School offer ?
West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Elementary School part of?
West Elementary School is part of Wyoming School District.
In what neighborhood is West Elementary School located?
West Elementary School is located in the Byron Center Park neighborhood of Wyoming, MI. There are 1 other public schools located in Byron Center Park.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 472 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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