Westside Elementary School
Westside Elementary School serves 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Westside Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 545 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westside Elementary School's student population of 545 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
545 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westside Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Westside Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#463 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
48%
42%
White
33%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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