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Westside Elementary School

Summary:

Westside Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Daytona Beach, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 636. The school is part of the Volusia District, which is ranked 36 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Westside Elementary stands out from nearby schools like Beachside Elementary School, Tomoka Elementary School, and Champion Elementary School in several key ways. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (62.42%) compared to the 9.59% to 44.21% range at nearby schools. Westside also consistently struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 28.7% to 43.0%, much higher than the 19.8% to 37.3% seen at neighboring schools. Academically, Westside Elementary underperforms the Volusia District and Florida state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 30% of 5th-graders proficient in science compared to 58% for Volusia and 53% for Florida.

These challenges are compounded by Westside's high percentage of students from low-income families, ranging from 74.85% to 88.87% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the 44.77% to 69.86% seen at nearby schools. As a result, Westside Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Florida elementary schools, with a rating of 0 or 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The combination of demographic, attendance, and academic factors suggests that Westside Elementary faces significant hurdles in providing a quality education to its students, and may require targeted interventions and support to address these complex issues.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1700 5th St
       Daytona Beach, FL  32117

(386) 274-3400

District: Volusia

SchoolDigger Rank:
2095th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,122 Help


Students who attend Westside Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Mainland High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  636

Racial breakdown:

African American:
62.4%
Hispanic:
15.6%
White:
13.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.9% Help


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Compare Details Westside Elementary School ranks worse than 92.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 45th among 48 ranked elementary schools in the Volusia School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.59. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Westside Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (62.4%), Hispanic (15.6%), White (13.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westside Elementary School is 16.3. 42 elementary schools in the Volusia School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westside Elementary School is $11,122, which is the 20th highest among 48 elementary schools in the Volusia School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Westside Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Volusia:

SchoolDigger ranks Volusia 36th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Westside Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 19.19 1424th 1688 15.6%
2007 18.01 1537th 1786 13.9%
2008 22.79 1463rd 1789 18.2%
2009 24.48 1494th 1847 19.1%
2010 20.84 1610th 1919 16.1%
2011 18.46 1723rd 1985 13.2%
2012 25.66 1540th 1984 22.4%
2013 42.88 1162nd 2029 42.7%
2014 42.84 1190th 2064 42.3%
2016 33.21 1426th 2087 31.7%
2017 25.92 1605th 2112 24.0%
2018 15.73 1878th 2118 11.3%
2019 15.38 1952nd 2182 10.5%
2021 17.11 1925th 2247 14.3%
2022 12.25 2060th 2219 7.2%
2023 22.13 1830th 2240 18.3%
2024 12.59 2095th 2256 7.1%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, February 23, 2019

Open Quote This is a review you need to read. Our daughter is behind a bit. We've been through hurricane(s), a house fire, and were homeless for a while. Not jobless. Not broke, but we lost our home to a fire following a hurricane. Every single person at this school has been amazing! Academically it is very focused. There is this synergy, chemistry, and orchestral teamwork that exists from the Principal to the lunch staff. It breaks our hearts that our daughter is in her final year here at Westside. We will miss all of them so much. Do not be frightened from the demographics. We have had our children in paid, private schools, and the so-called richy, rich schools that were supposed to be the best. Westside Elementary is hands down the absolute BEST SCHOOL any of our children have been to. Tutoring before and after school. iReady, Class Dojo, meetings, and all of them constantly strive to help every single child succeed. There's a strong ribbon of faith that drives this school, and I cannot commend them enough for their proficiency as educators. You will notice every single person there truly cares. Thank you Westside Elementary for everything you do, all that you are, and how you have helped our daughter. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Westside Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 326 361 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 695
1989 291 383 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 682
1990 310 369 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 684
1991 270 334 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 615
1992 259 322 6 10 0 n/a n/a 0 597
1993 261 372 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 645
1994 255 374 0 8 3 n/a n/a 0 640
1995 233 406 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 651
1996 233 406 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 651
1997 225 399 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 633
1998 188 376 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 576
1999 144 377 1 7 3 n/a n/a 0 532
2000 108 379 1 10 2 n/a n/a 0 500
2001 89 405 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2002 74 385 3 9 1 n/a n/a 0 472
2003 74 385 3 9 1 n/a n/a 0 472
2004 84 327 1 16 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2005 85 373 1 16 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2006 88 379 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2007 64 362 0 19 1 n/a n/a 25 471
2008 64 354 0 12 1 n/a n/a 24 455
2009 56 327 0 17 0 n/a n/a 32 432
2010 57 301 0 17 0 n/a n/a 26 401
2011 54 300 3 13 0 0 27 0 397
2012 83 362 2 16 0 0 37 0 500
2013 86 328 0 19 0 0 40 0 473
2014 93 368 1 21 0 2 44 0 529
2015 112 411 1 26 0 3 46 0 599
2016 131 407 2 35 0 3 46 0 624
2017 123 431 3 41 2 3 44 0 647
2018 126 379 4 56 2 1 38 0 606
2019 101 394 1 53 1 2 34 0 586
2020 87 415 3 60 1 1 37 0 604
2021 79 324 2 61 1 1 33 0 501
2022 84 378 5 69 1 0 47 0 584
2023 88 397 1 99 1 0 50 0 636

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Westside Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 695 38.0 18.2 43.5
1989 682 44.0 15.5 47.8
1990 684 46.0 14.8 51.9
1991 615 33.0 18.6 57.6
1992 597 37.0 16.1 55.3
1993 645 40.0 16.1 57.7
1994 640 40.0 16.0 65.3
1995 651 48.0 13.6 68.4
1996 651 48.0 13.6 68.4
1997 633 44.0 14.4 72.2
1998 576 43.0 13.4 71.5
1999 532 35.0 15.2 82
2000 500 38.0 13.2 85.6
2001 502 39.0 12.9 91.6
2002 472 40.0 11.8 91.1
2003 472 40.0 11.8 91.1
2004 428 37.0 11.6 94.2
2005 475 36.0 13.2 92.2
2006 485 41.0 11.8 86.6
2007 471 41.0 11.5 92.6
2008 455 41.5 11.0 91.9
2009 432 37.7 12.7 94.5
2010 401 33.0 12.1 98.1
2011 397 34.1 11.6 92.9
2012 500 39.6 12.6 95.4
2013 473 39.0 12.1 93
2014 529 41.0 12.9 91.9
2015 599 47.0 12.7 93.8
2016 624 46.0 13.5 95.8
2017 647 49.0 13.2 94.7
2018 606 47.0 12.8 93.4
2019 586 41.8 14.0 97.1
2020 604 40.8 14.8 93
2021 501 38.8 12.9 74.9
2022 584 36.8 15.8 88.9
2023 636 39.0 16.3 82.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Westside Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 695 38.0 18.2 43.5
1989 682 44.0 15.5 47.8
1990 684 46.0 14.8 51.9
1991 615 33.0 18.6 57.6
1992 597 37.0 16.1 55.3
1993 645 40.0 16.1 57.7
1994 640 40.0 16.0 65.3
1995 651 48.0 13.6 68.4
1996 651 48.0 13.6 68.4
1997 633 44.0 14.4 72.2
1998 576 43.0 13.4 71.5
1999 532 35.0 15.2 82
2000 500 38.0 13.2 85.6
2001 502 39.0 12.9 91.6
2002 472 40.0 11.8 91.1
2003 472 40.0 11.8 91.1
2004 428 37.0 11.6 94.2
2005 475 36.0 13.2 92.2
2006 485 41.0 11.8 86.6
2007 471 41.0 11.5 92.6
2008 455 41.5 11.0 91.9
2009 432 37.7 12.7 94.5
2010 401 33.0 12.1 98.1
2011 397 34.1 11.6 92.9
2012 500 39.6 12.6 95.4
2013 473 39.0 12.1 93
2014 529 41.0 12.9 91.9
2015 599 47.0 12.7 93.8
2016 624 46.0 13.5 95.8
2017 647 49.0 13.2 94.7
2018 606 47.0 12.8 93.4
2019 586 41.8 14.0 97.1
2020 604 40.8 14.8 93
2021 501 38.8 12.9 74.9
2022 584 36.8 15.8 88.9
2023 636 39.0 16.3 82.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Westside Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $846 (9.8%) $7,777 (90.2%) $8,623
2019 $2,082 (22.0%) $7,402 (78.0%) $9,485
2020 $2,140 (21.5%) $7,795 (78.5%) $9,935
2021 $2,452 (21.1%) $9,182 (78.9%) $11,633
2022 $2,778 (25.1%) $8,298 (74.9%) $11,076
2023 $2,444 (22.0%) $8,679 (78.0%) $11,122

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westside Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1952nd of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1830th of 2240 Elementary schools
 7.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westside Elementary School)3630
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)5851
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Westside Elementary School)4328
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Volusia)6054
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Westside Elementary School)3535
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)5453
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Westside Elementary School)3238
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)5958
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Westside Elementary School)3827
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)5454
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Westside Elementary School)3325
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)5450
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Westside Elementary School)4147
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Volusia)5661
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students586636
 8.5%
African American394397
 0.8%
American Indian11
Asian11
Hispanic5399
 86.8%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White10188
 12.9%
Two or More Races3450
 47.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.1%82.9%
 14.2%

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Students who attend Westside Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Mainland High School

Westside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 7.1% of Florida elementary schools.

Students at Westside Elementary School are 62% African American, 16% Hispanic, 14% White, 8% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 636 students attended Westside Elementary School.


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