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Westside Elementary School

430 West 5th
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 527 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Westside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 527 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Bottom 50% in KS
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Westside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Westside Elementary School's student population of 527 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
527 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Westside Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westside Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#641 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Westside Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Westside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Westside Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Westside Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Westside Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
25%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Westside Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Westside Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
58%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Westside Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Westside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Westside Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Westside Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Westside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westside Elementary School's ranking?
Westside Elementary School is ranked #641 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Westside Elementary School often compared to?
Westside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeside Elementary School, Geo E Nettels Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Westside Elementary School?
527 students attend Westside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Westside Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Westside Elementary School offer ?
Westside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Westside Elementary School part of?
Westside Elementary School is part of Pittsburg School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 527 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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