Serving 306 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Westside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Math Proficiency: 48%
- Reading Proficiency: 33%
- Attendance Zone: Westside Elementary serves the west part of Springfield, TN, covering an area of approximately 33.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 3 miles to the school from the edge of the attendance zone, reaching a maximum of 6.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westside Elementary School's student population of 306 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
306 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
31 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Westside Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)48%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)33%
51%
Hispanic
52%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.9%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Yellow Jackets
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Westside Elementary School often compared to?
Westside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Watauga Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% TN state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TN state average).
How many students attend Westside Elementary School?
306 students attend Westside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Westside Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Westside Elementary School offer ?
Westside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westside Elementary School part of?
Westside Elementary School is part of Robertson County School District.
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