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Westhills Elementary School

710 Glenn Rd, Bessemer, AL 35022, United States

+1 (205) 432-3500

http://www.westhillselementaryschool.com

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Westhills Elementary School Overview

About This School

Westhills Elementary School is a public elementary in Bessemer, Alabama, serving 277 students in grades PK-5. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1 with 16 teachers on staff. The average teacher salary is $68,737, and the school provides one counselor for every 277 students. Students at Westhills Elementary School are predominantly Black at 85%, while 12% identify as Hispanic, 1% as White, and 1% as two or more races. The student body is composed of 47% male and 53% female.

277

Total Students

PK-5

17:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

16 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Jefferson County

Students per Counselor

277:1

Westhills Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

17:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 18.3:1

State Avg: 16.8:1

277

Students per Counselor

Westhills Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$68,737

City Avg: $66,038

State Avg: $60,077

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio17:1

Students per Counselor277:1

Westhills Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

46.93%

Male

53.07%

Female

Total Enrollment: 277 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White1.44%

Hispanic11.91%

Asian0%

Black85.2%

Two or More Races1.44%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Westhills Elementary School

Q: What is Westhills Elementary School?

A: Westhills Elementary School is a elementary public located in Bessemer.

Q: How many students attend Westhills Elementary School?

A: Westhills Elementary School has approximately 277 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Westhills Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Westhills Elementary School is 17:1.

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Detailed Information about Westhills Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Westhills Elementary School - Bessemer, AL

Quick Facts about Westhills Elementary School
School Name	Westhills Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	710 Glenn Rd, Bessemer, AL 35022, Bessemer, AL
County	Jefferson County
Phone	+1 (205) 432-3500
Total Students	277
Student-Teacher Ratio	17:1
Full-Time Teachers	16
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Westhills Elementary School

What is Westhills Elementary School?

Westhills Elementary School is a elementary public located in Bessemer.

How many students attend Westhills Elementary School?

Westhills Elementary School has approximately 277 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Westhills Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Westhills Elementary School is 17:1.

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