Serving 504 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Westside Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Westside Elementary serves the southeast part of Cedar Park, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with the farthest edge being about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Westside Elementary School's student population of 504 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
504 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Westside Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westside Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1706 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Westside Leaders
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westside Elementary School's ranking?
Westside Elementary School is ranked #1706 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Westside Elementary School often compared to?
Westside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lois F Giddens Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Westside Elementary School?
504 students attend Westside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Westside Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westside Elementary School offer ?
Westside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Westside Elementary School part of?
Westside Elementary School is part of Leander Independent School District.
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