Westside Elementary School

Summary:

Westside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lowndes County, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 937 students. This high-performing school has consistently ranked in the top 15% of Westside Elementary has maintained strong academic performance, with students outperforming both the Lowndes County and Georgia state averages in Milestones Assessment proficiency rates across all grade levels and subject areas.

In the 2023-2024 school year, Westside Elementary ranked 177th out of 1,248 Georgia elementary schools and received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's 5th-grade students achieved proficiency rates of 74.2% in ELA, 72.2% in Math, and 74.2% in Science, significantly higher than the Lowndes County and Georgia state averages. Additionally, Westside Elementary has a lower student-teacher ratio of 14.8, compared to the nearby Lowndes County schools, and higher per-student spending, which may contribute to its academic success.

In contrast, the nearby Valdosta City schools, such as J.L. Lomax Elementary, Sallas Mahone Elementary, and W.G. Nunn Elementary, have significantly lower academic proficiency rates and overall performance compared to Westside Elementary. This difference may be attributed to factors such as socioeconomic status, as Westside Elementary has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2470 James Rd
       Valdosta, GA  31601


(229) 245-2289

District: Lowndes County

SchoolDigger Rank:
177th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Westside Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Hahira Middle School
High:    Lowndes High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  937

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.2%
African American:
21.0%
Hispanic:
9.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.9% Help


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Compare Details Westside Elementary School ranks better than 85.8% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.08. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Lowndes County:

SchoolDigger ranks Lowndes County 17th of 203 Georgia 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 GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 81.22 172nd 1183 85.5%
2011 81.87 168th 1212 86.1%
2012 82.78 132nd 1201 89.0%
2013 84.37 88th 1225 92.8%
2014 84.08 88th 1231 92.9%
2015 80.26 206th 1240 83.4%
2016 86.41 140th 1233 88.6%
2017 86.42 138th 1205 88.5%
2018 91.60 90th 1209 92.6%
2019 77.98 251st 1234 79.7%
2021 87.91 135th 1214 88.9%
2022 87.20 156th 1244 87.5%
2023 88.29 146th 1242 88.2%
2024 85.08 177th 1248 85.8%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, May 22, 2017

Open Quote Ms. Lind is providing excellent leadership at Westside. This is a thriving school community with hard working, kind, motivated teachers and staff. The PTO is strong and very supportive. We love our school. 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
2009 522 139 23 25 1 n/a n/a 18 728
2010 546 146 19 34 1 0 24 0 770
2011 589 167 21 40 1 0 21 0 839
2012 603 172 19 40 1 1 28 0 864
2013 615 171 17 38 1 0 33 0 875
2014 626 145 21 45 0 1 29 0 867
2015 649 167 20 37 2 2 37 0 914
2016 608 171 22 39 2 3 40 0 885
2017 616 183 29 45 2 1 52 0 928
2018 605 195 20 41 2 4 54 0 921
2019 621 206 23 61 1 1 60 0 973
2020 620 194 25 66 2 1 53 0 961
2021 559 212 30 76 1 1 37 0 916
2022 578 206 38 84 1 0 35 0 942
2023 564 197 43 90 1 1 41 0 937

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
2009 728 49.6 14.7 28.9
2010 770 47.9 16.0 27.9
2011 839 49.1 17.0 32.1
2012 864 50.1 17.2 34.8
2013 875 49.0 17.8 35.2
2014 867 50.0 17.3 35.1
2015 914 49.0 18.6 36.1
2016 885 49.0 18.0 36.5
2017 928 53.0 17.5 39.9
2018 921 56.5 16.3 37.7
2019 973 59.0 16.4 39.4
2020 961 61.0 15.7 38.3
2021 916 61.0 15.0 36.8
2022 942 62.0 15.1 n/a
2023 937 63.0 14.8 40.9

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
2009 728 49.6 14.7 28.9
2010 770 47.9 16.0 27.9
2011 839 49.1 17.0 32.1
2012 864 50.1 17.2 34.8
2013 875 49.0 17.8 35.2
2014 867 50.0 17.3 35.1
2015 914 49.0 18.6 36.1
2016 885 49.0 18.0 36.5
2017 928 53.0 17.5 39.9
2018 921 56.5 16.3 37.7
2019 973 59.0 16.4 39.4
2020 961 61.0 15.7 38.3
2021 916 61.0 15.0 36.8
2022 942 62.0 15.1 n/a
2023 937 63.0 14.8 40.9

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)
2017 $127 (1.8%) $6,975 (98.2%) $7,102
2018 $124 (1.6%) $7,760 (98.4%) $7,885
2019 $178 (2.2%) $7,739 (97.8%) $7,917

Data source: Georgia 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 251st of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 146th of 1242 Elementary schools
 8.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westside Elementary School)4653.5
 7.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lowndes County)49.951.7
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Westside Elementary School)74.664.8
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lowndes County)68.462.3
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Westside Elementary School)59.453.4
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lowndes County)55.648.8
 6.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Westside Elementary School)77.569.9
 7.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lowndes County)65.963.5
 2.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Westside Elementary School)51.962
 10.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lowndes County)4954
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Westside Elementary School)5563.3
 8.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lowndes County)54.257.4
 3.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Westside Elementary School)52.566.7
 14.2%
   5th Grade Science (Lowndes County)5363.9
 10.9%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students973937
 3.7%
African American206197
 4.4%
American Indian11
Asian2343
 87%
Hispanic6190
 47.5%
Pacific Islander11
White621564
 9.2%
Two or More Races6041
 31.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.4%40.9%
 1.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Westside Elementary School

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

Middle : Hahira Middle School
High : Lowndes High School

Westside Elementary School ranks 177th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 937 students attended Westside Elementary School.

Students at Westside Elementary School are 60% White, 21% African American, 10% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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