Serving 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Westside Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Westside Elementary serves the west part of River Falls, WI, covering an area of approximately 37.8 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 7.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Westside Elementary School's student population of 403 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
403 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
School Rankings
Westside Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westside Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#268 out of 1962 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.7%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westside Elementary School's ranking?
Westside Elementary School is ranked #268 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Westside Elementary School often compared to?
Westside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenwood Elementary School, Rocky Branch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Westside Elementary School?
403 students attend Westside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Westside Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Westside Elementary School offer ?
Westside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Westside Elementary School part of?
Westside Elementary School is part of River Falls School District.
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