Westside Elementary School
Tel:
(229)245-2289
- Westside Elementary School serves 928 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 66% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 56% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60%.
School Overview
- Westside Elementary School's student population of 928 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 928 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Westside Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Westside Elementary School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #230 out of 2,174 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 41% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 15% |
| Black | 20% | 37% |
| White | 67% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lowndes County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Westside Elementary School is Lowndes High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Valdosta Middle School (3.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is S.l. Mason Elementary School (2.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Valdosta Lowndes High School Grades: 9-12 | 3005 students
1.4 miles
1606 Norman Dr
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229)245-2260 1.4 9-12 3005 - Valdosta S.l. Mason Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 946 students
2.5 miles
821 W Gordon St
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229)333-8525 2.5 PK-5 946 - Valdosta Valdosta Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 940 students
3.9 miles
110 Burton St
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229)333-8555 3.9 6-8 940 - Valdosta Pinevale Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 596 students
4.4 miles
930 Lake Park Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229)333-8535 4.4 PK-5 596 - Valdosta W.g. Nunn Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 1057 students
4.7 miles
1610 Lakeland Ave
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229)333-8515 4.7 PK-5 1057
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