Westside Elementary School
Tel:
(402)644-2561
- Westside Elementary School serves 233 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60-64% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Westside Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Westside Elementary School's student population of 233 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 233 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Westside Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Westside Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
| Overall School Rank | #358 out of 918 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 69% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 32% | 19% |
| Black | 1% | 7% |
| White | 53% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.29 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Norfolk Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Westside Elementary School is Norfolk Senior High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Norfolk Junior High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Grant Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Norfolk Grant Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 230 students
0.6 miles
1106 Philip Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402)644-2544 0.6 PK-4 230 - Norfolk Alternatives For Success School Alternative School
0.7 miles
601 W Cedar Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402)379-7565 0.7 n/a n/a - Norfolk Bel Air Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 321 students
0.9 miles
1101 N 18th St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402)644-2539 0.9 PK-4 321 - Norfolk Norfolk Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 644 students
1.0 miles
510 Pasewalk Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402)644-2516 1.0 7-8 644 - Norfolk Envisions Level Iii School Prg Alternative School
1.1 miles
407 West Norfolk Avenue
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402)371-1147 1.1 n/a n/a
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