West Side Elementary School

Summary:

West Side Elementary School is a public elementary school in Marietta, Georgia, serving 533 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Marietta City School District.

West Side Elementary consistently outperforms the Marietta City and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessment, with 85.7% of 3rd graders, 77.6% of 4th graders, and 77.2% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 44.8% and 38.4% for Marietta City and Georgia, respectively. The school has been ranked among the top 100 elementary schools in Georgia for several years, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, West Side has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 13.88%, compared to higher rates at nearby schools like Dunleith Elementary (86.12%), Lockheed Elementary (85.33%), and Park Street Elementary (92.34%).

The lower student-teacher ratio of 12.1 at West Side Elementary, compared to the nearby schools ranging from 9.7 to 11.9 students per teacher, may be a contributing factor to the school's academic success. While West Side outperforms the nearby schools, some other schools in the Marietta City School District, such as Marietta Center for Advanced Academics, also demonstrate strong academic performance, ranking among the top schools in the state, indicating the district as a whole provides quality educational opportunities.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

344 Polk St NW
Marietta, GA 30064

(770) 429-3172

District: Marietta City

SchoolDigger Rank:
43^rd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,224

Students who attend West Side Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Marietta Middle School
	Marietta Sixth Grade Academy
High:	Marietta High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 531

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.1%

African American:

10.4%

Two or more races:

7.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Side Elementary School ranks better than 96.6% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 2^nd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Marietta City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.52. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.1%), African American (10.4%), two or more races (7.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 17.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Marietta City School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Side Elementary School is 12. 6 elementary schools in the Marietta City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare West Side Elementary School employs 44 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Side Elementary School is $11,224. 6 elementary schools in the Marietta City School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Marietta City:

SchoolDigger ranks Marietta City 67^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Side Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	43.14	719^th	1101	34.7%
2007	49.23	665^th	1125	40.9%
2008	59.27	508^th	1134	55.2%
2009	75.31	243^rd	1133	78.6%
2010	77.16	246^th	1183	79.2%
2011	77.55	251^st	1212	79.3%
2012	79.05	202^nd	1201	83.2%
2013	83.34	110^th	1225	91.0%
2014	83.34	105^th	1231	91.5%
2015	95.48	52^nd	1240	95.8%
2016	95.06	60^th	1233	95.1%
2017	91.48	98^th	1205	91.9%
2018	90.98	100^th	1209	91.7%
2019	85.63	162^nd	1234	86.9%
2021	95.07	68^th	1214	94.4%
2022	93.06	90^th	1244	92.8%
2023	92.74	96^th	1242	92.3%
2024	96.52	43^rd	1248	96.6%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.5)

50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Sunday, April 27, 2014

This school misidentifies native English speakers as ELL. At least two Kindergarten students misidentified and labelled. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, April 11, 2011

After doing a lot of research, I decided to move within this school district for the only reason of wanting my son to attend this school. It was WELL worth it! This elementary school is amazing and I have been nothing short of thrilled with every aspect of this school (from the teachers, to parent involvement, expectations, testing, etc.). This elem. school functions very similarly to a private school but with the "hometown feel" added. Love this school. You won't be disappointed! Close Quote

Enrollment information for West Side Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	426	426
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	432	432
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	511	511
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	528	528
1994	306	176	6	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	496
1995	245	170	6	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	435
1996	245	170	6	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	435
1997	252	188	4	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	454
1998	241	180	4	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	436
1999	261	174	4	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	461
2000	264	215	3	32	3	n/a	n/a	0	517
2001	227	207	3	29	1	n/a	n/a	0	467
2002	189	231	8	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	456
2003	189	231	8	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	456
2004	170	195	8	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	398
2005	150	203	7	30	0	n/a	n/a	18	408
2006	143	200	8	35	0	n/a	n/a	16	402
2007	151	166	7	31	0	n/a	n/a	16	371
2008	204	119	5	28	0	n/a	n/a	17	373
2009	237	144	4	69	0	n/a	n/a	22	476
2010	277	138	4	72	1	0	23	0	515
2011	306	125	8	35	0	1	19	0	494
2012	335	142	10	40	0	1	18	0	546
2013	349	85	9	33	0	1	19	0	496
2014	346	80	15	32	0	1	24	0	498
2015	352	85	21	41	0	1	20	0	520
2016	362	88	20	39	0	0	29	0	538
2017	362	81	23	32	0	0	28	0	526
2018	343	85	19	29	0	0	28	0	504
2019	355	78	15	40	0	0	27	0	515
2020	379	76	14	40	2	0	31	0	542
2021	374	80	13	40	2	0	32	0	541
2022	385	78	9	41	2	0	30	0	545
2023	399	62	5	31	0	0	36	0	533
2024	399	55	1	37	0	0	39	0	531

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 West Side Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	426	26.0	16.3	16.9
1991	432	28.0	15.4	17.6
1992	511	28.0	18.2	25.8
1993	528	29.0	18.2	25.4
1994	496	29.3	16.9	30.4
1995	435	28.0	15.5	39.1
1996	435	28.0	15.5	39.1
1997	454	28.0	16.2	42.1
1998	436	32.1	13.6	38.8
1999	461	36.0	12.8	35.4
2000	517	33.5	15.4	41
2001	467	33.5	13.9	34.7
2002	456	31.0	14.7	53.7
2003	456	31.0	14.7	53.7
2004	398	29.8	13.4	48.2
2005	408	34.3	11.9	54.9
2006	402	33.5	12.0	53.9
2007	371	32.5	11.4	45.4
2008	373	31.5	11.8	34
2009	476	36.0	13.2	38.1
2010	515	40.0	12.8	38.6
2011	494	37.5	13.1	30.8
2012	546	39.5	13.8	29.1
2013	496	34.5	14.3	18.8
2014	498	35.6	13.9	16.9
2015	520	37.0	14.0	17.5
2016	538	39.0	13.7	19.3
2017	526	37.0	14.2	18.6
2018	504	39.0	12.9	13.9
2019	515	37.0	13.9	14.4
2020	542	39.3	13.7	13.3
2021	541	40.4	13.3	14
2022	545	44.5	12.2	n/a
2023	533	44.0	12.1	13.9
2024	531	44.0	12.0	17.3

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 West Side Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	426	26.0	16.3	16.9
1991	432	28.0	15.4	17.6
1992	511	28.0	18.2	25.8
1993	528	29.0	18.2	25.4
1994	496	29.3	16.9	30.4
1995	435	28.0	15.5	39.1
1996	435	28.0	15.5	39.1
1997	454	28.0	16.2	42.1
1998	436	32.1	13.6	38.8
1999	461	36.0	12.8	35.4
2000	517	33.5	15.4	41
2001	467	33.5	13.9	34.7
2002	456	31.0	14.7	53.7
2003	456	31.0	14.7	53.7
2004	398	29.8	13.4	48.2
2005	408	34.3	11.9	54.9
2006	402	33.5	12.0	53.9
2007	371	32.5	11.4	45.4
2008	373	31.5	11.8	34
2009	476	36.0	13.2	38.1
2010	515	40.0	12.8	38.6
2011	494	37.5	13.1	30.8
2012	546	39.5	13.8	29.1
2013	496	34.5	14.3	18.8
2014	498	35.6	13.9	16.9
2015	520	37.0	14.0	17.5
2016	538	39.0	13.7	19.3
2017	526	37.0	14.2	18.6
2018	504	39.0	12.9	13.9
2019	515	37.0	13.9	14.4
2020	542	39.3	13.7	13.3
2021	541	40.4	13.3	14
2022	545	44.5	12.2	n/a
2023	533	44.0	12.1	13.9
2024	531	44.0	12.0	17.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Side Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$306 (3.3%)	$9,094 (96.7%)	$9,401
2018	$193 (1.8%)	$10,443 (98.2%)	$10,636
2019	$183 (1.6%)	$11,040 (98.4%)	$11,224

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Side Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 162^nd of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 96^th of 1242 Elementary schools	5.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Side Elementary School)	71.1	81.9	10.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marietta City)	41.3	48.4	7.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Side Elementary School)	81.6	85.4	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marietta City)	51.3	54.8	3.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Side Elementary School)	74	71.6	2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marietta City)	47.2	41.2	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Side Elementary School)	81.6	79.7	1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marietta City)	55.5	52.2	3.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Side Elementary School)	56.2	65.2	9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marietta City)	45.3	43.7	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Side Elementary School)	40.5	67.4	26.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Marietta City)	40.5	43.5	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (West Side Elementary School)	60.8	50.5	10.3%
5th Grade Science (Marietta City)	40.1	32.2	7.9%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	515	533	3.5%
African American	78	62	20.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	15	5	66.7%
Hispanic	40	31	22.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	355	399	12.4%
Two or More Races	27	36	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.4%	13.9%	0.5%

Schools Near West Side Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Side Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	344 Polk St NW	Marietta	30064	Cobb County	Marietta City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 429-3172	531	44	12.0	17.3%	399 (75.1%)	55 (10.4%)	37 (7.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.3%)	96.5	43^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	96.6%		92.7	96^th of 1242 public elementary schools	92.3%	53	85.7	77.6	77.2	92.2	88.2	74.7	63.3	$11,224	$183	$11,040
Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center	Public	PK	377 Henry Dr SW	Marietta	30064	Cobb County	Marietta City	No	No	No	No	(770) 422-3500	127	9	13.8	47.2%	40 (31.5%)	33 (26.0%)	39 (30.7%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (11.0%)								(n/a)
A.L. Burruss Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	325 Manning Rd SW	Marietta	30064	Cobb County	Marietta City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 429-3144	388	39	10.0	54.9%	129 (33.2%)	127 (32.7%)	93 (24.0%)	6 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.2%)	71.8	321^st of 1248 public elementary schools	74.3%		67.2	369^th of 1242 public elementary schools	70.3%	48	56.7	52.9	61.4	45.0	66.7	54.4	33.3	$12,139	$368	$11,770
Hickory Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	500 Redwood Dr SW	Marietta	30064	Cobb County	Marietta City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 429-3125	396	42	9.3	65.9%	93 (23.5%)	100 (25.3%)	178 (44.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.8%)	63	426^th of 1248 public elementary schools	65.9%		47	591^st of 1242 public elementary schools	52.4%	165	45.0	45.8	45.7	46.7	59.3	52.2	32.6	$15,237	$1,215	$14,022
Park Street Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	105 Park St SE	Marietta	30060	Cobb County	Marietta City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 429-3180	454	56	8.0	96.5%	20 (4.4%)	114 (25.1%)	302 (66.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.7%)	30.6	844^th of 1248 public elementary schools	32.4%		32.5	801^st of 1242 public elementary schools	35.5%	43	24.1	23.3	32.2	41.4	44.1	27.8	20.0	$15,192	$1,111	$14,080
Marietta Center for Advanced Academics	Public	3-5	311 Aviation Rd SE	Marietta	30060	Cobb County	Marietta City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 420-0822	295	19	15.5	33.6%	105 (35.6%)	90 (30.5%)	54 (18.3%)	26 (8.8%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.1%)	99.4	4^th of 1248 public elementary schools	99.7%		99.3	6^th of 1242 public elementary schools	99.5%	2	88.9	90.4	95.8	95.9	95.7	86.5	84.4	$9,268	$111	$9,157
Dunleith Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	120 Saine Dr SW	Marietta	30008	Cobb County	Marietta City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 429-3190	556	55	10.2	88.7%	27 (4.9%)	285 (51.3%)	219 (39.4%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.8%)	44.9	629^th of 1248 public elementary schools	49.6%		54.7	511^th of 1242 public elementary schools	58.9%	118	34.4	41.1	35.9	44.1	56.2	30.8	20.5	$12,785	$911	$11,874
Lockheed Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1205 Merritt Rd	Marietta	30062	Cobb County	Marietta City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 429-3196	719	78	9.2	89.6%	39 (5.4%)	246 (34.2%)	406 (56.5%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.1%)	20	1005^th of 1248 public elementary schools	19.5%		17.8	1053^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	15.2%	48	15.3	14.8	29.9	17.9	35.2	31.4	15.3	$12,710	$618	$12,092
Fair Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	407 Barber Rd SE	Marietta	30060	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 594-8080	724	74	9.8	97.8%	17 (2.3%)	72 (9.9%)	622 (85.9%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.1%)	29.2	869^th of 1248 public elementary schools	30.4%		20.7	994^th of 1242 public elementary schools	20.0%	125	20.8	14.9	32.0	32.5	43.9	35.1	25.8	$11,504	$830	$10,675
Sawyer Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	840 Sawyer Rd	Marietta	30062	Cobb County	Marietta City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 429-9923	546	63	8.7	85.5%	47 (8.6%)	177 (32.4%)	278 (50.9%)	8 (1.5%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.1%)	39.2	707^th of 1248 public elementary schools	43.3%		38.1	720^th of 1242 public elementary schools	42.0%	13	23.5	35.6	40.0	32.9	44.4	34.7	31.6	$13,057	$670	$12,387

Frequently Asked Questions about West Side Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of West Side Elementary School?

Students at West Side Elementary School are 75% White, 10% African American, 7% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

Is West Side Elementary School a good school?

Yes! West Side Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 43^rd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools.

How many students attend West Side Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 531 students attended West Side Elementary School.

What district is West Side Elementary School in?

Marietta City

What schools do graduates of West Side Elementary School attend?

Students who attend West Side Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Marietta Middle School
Middle : Marietta Sixth Grade Academy
High : Marietta High School

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