Westside Elementary School

430 West 5th
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 510 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Westside Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 510 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 50% in KS
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Westside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Westside Elementary School's student population of 510 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
510 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Westside Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westside Elementary School is 0.63, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
#569 out of 1264 schools
(Top 50%)
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25-29%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35-39%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
28%
21%
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Black
3%
6%
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White
53%
63%
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Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Westside Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westside Elementary School's ranking?
Westside Elementary School is ranked #569 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Westside Elementary School often compared to?
Westside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeside Elementary School, Geo E Nettels Elementary School, Frank Layden 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 28% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Westside Elementary School?
510 students attend Westside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Westside Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Westside Elementary School offer ?
Westside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Westside Elementary School part of?
Westside Elementary School is part of Pittsburg School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 510 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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