Westside Elementary School
Tel:
(337)521-7820
- Westside Elementary School serves 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 52% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 66% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Westside Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Westside Elementary School's student population of 462 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 462 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Westside Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Westside Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #460 out of 1,277 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 6% |
| Black | 57% | 44% |
| White | 33% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 87% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lafayette Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Westside Elementary School is Acadiana High School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Scott Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is L. Leo Judice Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Scott L. Leo Judice Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 372 students
0.3 miles
5801 Cameron Street
Scott, LA 70583
(337)521-7710 0.3 PK-5 372 - Scott Scott Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 512 students
0.4 miles
116 Marie Street
Scott, LA 70583
(337)521-7930 0.4 6-8 512 - Lafayette Acadiana High School Grades: 8-12 | 1888 students
2.0 miles
315 Rue Du Belier
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337)521-7950 2.0 8-12 1888 - Scott J. Wallace James Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 923 students
2.2 miles
1500 W. Willow St.
Scott, LA 70583
(337)521-7700 2.2 PK-5 923 - Lafayette S.j. Montgomery Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 571 students
2.8 miles
600 Foreman Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337)521-7750 2.8 PK-5 571
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