Westside Elementary School

800 Main Street
Smithfield, VA 23430
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 739 students in grades 4-6, Westside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 739 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 69% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Westside Elementary School's student population of 739 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
739 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers

School Rankings

Westside Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westside Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#903 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(20-21)
56%
54%
(20-21)
69%
69%
(20-21)
58%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
27%
22%
White
54%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westside Elementary School's ranking?
Westside Elementary School is ranked #903 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Westside Elementary School often compared to?
Westside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Windsor Elementary School, Carrollton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Westside Elementary School?
739 students attend Westside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Westside Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westside Elementary School offer ?
Westside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Westside Elementary School part of?
Westside Elementary School is part of Isle Of Wight County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 739 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 69% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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