Serving 367 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Side Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: West Side Elementary serves the southwest part of Elizabethton, TN, covering an area of approximately 5.3 square miles, where most students are within a 5-10 minute drive to the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is about 2.9 miles, reaching up to 5.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Side Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
West Side Elementary School's student population of 367 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
367 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
21 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
West Side Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Side Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#82 out of 1728 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
16%
Black
1%
20%
White
91%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Side Elementary School's ranking?
West Side Elementary School is ranked #82 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are West Side Elementary School often compared to?
West Side Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harold Mccormick Elementary School, East Side Elementary School, Valley Forge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend West Side Elementary School?
367 students attend West Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of West Side Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does West Side Elementary School offer ?
West Side Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Side Elementary School part of?
West Side Elementary School is part of Elizabethton School District.
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