Westside Elementary School

1720 Mauvilla Drive
Demopolis, AL 36732
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Westside Elementary School serves 554 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 554 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Westside Elementary School's student population of 554 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
554 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Westside Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
6%
10%
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Black
50%
32%
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White
43%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.57
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Westside Elementary School?
554 students attend Westside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Westside Elementary School students are Black, 43% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Westside Elementary School offer ?
Westside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Westside Elementary School part of?
Westside Elementary School is part of Demopolis City School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 554 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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