West Ward Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

630 Vernon St, Allegan, MI

Allegan Public Schools

247 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Melanie Cassar

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
40%

Reading Proficiency
41%

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

41%

Math Proficiency

40%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 16:1 Teachers 15	Full Time Teachers 15
Teachers in First or Second Year 0%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female 50.6%	Male 49.4%
White 84.1%	Hispanic 6.4%
Two or more races 5.6%	Black 2.4%
Asian 1.2%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

2/11/2025

West Ward is an amazing school! My son had a wonderful experience there. The teachers are kind and caring, the principal goes out of her way for each and every student. The special education teacher and the paras at this elementary are wonderful, full of good ideas and ways to support and educate th...

1.0 parent

10/22/2024

It’s hard to believe anyone would claim this is a good school; they must be out of touch. You really have to be a true Alleganite to buy into that nonsense. To start with, the principal's overly sweet demeanor feels completely insincere, almost nauseating. She keeps a large box of candy in her offic...

5.0 parent

11/14/2016

Upon entry into the school you are greated with a friendly face, a smile and the office with immediate help or guidance. The teaching staff is amazing, with all teachers making themselves available during the day or night. No question to big or small. I recommend west ward to anyone!

5.0 parent

11/14/2016

The teachers and all the staff are hard working, caring people. They have made my boys want to go to school each day!

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Average Home Value

$256,202

Median Lot Size

22,651 Sq Ft

% Renters

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Average Household Income

$68,048

% of College Grads

15.2%

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Hillside Learning & Behavior Center

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Public

Allegan High School

9th to 12th
Public

C+

Allegan Alternative High School

9th to 12th
Public

D-

Littlejohn Park

Allegan Sports Complex

Dumont Lake County Park

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Michigan Allegan County Allegan 49010

West Ward Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Allegan, MI, in the Allegan neighborhood, and is served by the Allegan Public Schools in Michigan. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 247 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 40% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. West Ward Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $256,202. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hillside Learning & Behavior Center, Allegan High School, Allegan Alternative High School, and more. Learn more about what Allegan has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Ward Elementary School.

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