Westside Elementary School

2175 Degroodt Rd Sw
Palm Bay, FL 32908
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 867 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Westside Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 867 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Westside Elementary School's student population of 867 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
867 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026

School Rankings

Westside Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westside Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#1201 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
55%
52%
62%
52%
45-49%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
23%
37%
Black
24%
21%
White
45%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.69
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westside Elementary School's ranking?
Westside Elementary School is ranked #1201 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Westside Elementary School?
867 students attend Westside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Westside Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Westside Elementary School offer ?
Westside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westside Elementary School part of?
Westside Elementary School is part of Brevard School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 867 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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