Serving 202 students in grades 4-5, Westside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
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Westside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Westside Elementary School's student population of 202 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
202 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Westside Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westside Elementary School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#619 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
31%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
65%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
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Westside Elementary School is ranked #619 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Westside Elementary School?
202 students attend Westside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Westside Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Westside Elementary School offer ?
Westside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Westside Elementary School part of?
Westside Elementary School is part of Payette Joint School District.
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