Westside Elementary School served grades Pre–Kindergarten through 2 with an enrollment of 543 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, reflecting stability in size and staffing in recent years.
The school demonstrated fluctuating proficiency, with math proficiency improving to 44% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency reached 56% in 2022, also higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency showed a strong increase from 25% in 2021 to 45% in 2022, surpassing the state average of 38% for that year.
Minority enrollment at Westside Elementary was 59%, with 274 Black students and 34 Hispanic students; total enrollment remained steady near 540–555 students over recent years.
The percentage of students eligible for free lunch declined slightly from 65% in 2018 to 56% in 2023, indicating modest socioeconomic shifts within this Demopolis, Alabama public elementary school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Attendance Zone: Westside Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Demopolis, AL school district, covering approximately 18.1 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school and an average distance of 2.1 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 5.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westside Elementary School's student population of 499 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
499 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
The diversity score of Westside Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Black
52%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
40%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Westside Elementary School?
499 students attend Westside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Westside Elementary School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Westside Elementary School offer ?
Westside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westside Elementary School part of?
Westside Elementary School is part of Demopolis City School District.
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