MSPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

West Hills Elementary School — School Profile & District Info

Primary|MERIDIAN, Mississippi|MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

MERIDIAN, MS 39307

School Profile

Grades
K–5
Enrollment
428
Student:Teacher
15.9:1
Locale
Town
Econ. Disadvantaged
100.0%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
21%
22th percentile in MS
Math Proficiency
6%
7th percentile in MS
Chronic Absenteeism
7.1%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
33 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.6:1
Worse than average in MS

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
475
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
27.1
94% fully certified
Counselors
2
Psychologists
0.090000004
Social Workers
0.27000001
Nurses
0.55000001
School Resource Officers
0.55000001
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,308
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$7,532
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$15,617
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 29%State 39%Local 32%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$120,133
-4.1% 1yr+8.7% 5yr
Meridian, MS metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
36.2%
Below 150% poverty line
5.7%
Unemployment rate
9.9%
Uninsured residents
16.1%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
695
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
680
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Other Health Impairment
182 (27%)
Specific Learning Disability
142 (21%)
Autism
98 (14%)
Intellectual Disability
70 (10%)
Emotional Disturbance
57 (8%)
Speech/Language Impairment
55 (8%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

423
Current enrollment
Declining(-19% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about West Hills Elementary School

Enrollment at WEST HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL stands at 428 students. The school is a Primary institution in the local district.

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