West Side Elementary

Public PK, KG-2

1100 5th Street SW
Sidney, MT 59270

(406) 433-5501

District: Sidney Elementary

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,227

Students who attend West Side Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Sidney Middle School
High:	Sidney High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 311

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.9%

Hispanic:

6.4%

Two or more races:

3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Side Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2016 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.2. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.9%), Hispanic (6.4%), two or more races (3.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Side Elementary is 14.3. (See more...)

Compare West Side Elementary employs 21.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Side Elementary is $12,227.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Sidney Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sidney Elementary 123^rd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Side Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2015	80.97	51^st	287	82.2%
2016	61.20	72^nd	191	62.3%

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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for West Side Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	236	1	1	25	2	0	10	275
2015	259	3	0	22	1	0	16	301
2016	275	3	0	31	1	0	19	329
2017	271	4	1	24	3	0	16	319
2018	259	1	0	33	2	0	5	300
2019	251	1	2	29	3	0	5	291
2020	241	2	1	35	4	0	11	294
2021	268	6	3	31	4	0	12	324
2022	267	8	4	23	5	0	13	320
2023	271	5	4	20	8	0	13	321
2024	267	6	1	20	4	1	12	311

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	275	20.8	13.2	34.5
2015	301	21.0	14.3	34.2
2016	329	22.0	14.9	24
2017	319	22.2	14.3	36.4
2018	300	22.2	13.5	30.7
2019	291	19.3	15.0	37.1
2020	294	19.1	15.3	32.3
2021	324	22.1	14.6	n/a
2022	320	21.7	14.7	n/a
2023	321	21.5	14.9	n/a
2024	311	21.7	14.3	42.4

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	275	20.8	13.2	34.5
2015	301	21.0	14.3	34.2
2016	329	22.0	14.9	24
2017	319	22.2	14.3	36.4
2018	300	22.2	13.5	30.7
2019	291	19.3	15.0	37.1
2020	294	19.1	15.3	32.3
2021	324	22.1	14.6	n/a
2022	320	21.7	14.7	n/a
2023	321	21.5	14.9	n/a
2024	311	21.7	14.3	42.4

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

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,283
2021	$11,992
2022	$11,888
2023	$12,227

Data source: Montana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Side Elementary

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	291	321	10.3%
African American	1	5	400%
American Indian	3	8	166.7%
Asian	2	4	100%
Hispanic	29	20	31%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	251	271	8%
Two or More Races	5	13	160%

Schools Near West Side Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Montana State Tests Mathematics (2023)	Montana State Tests Reading (2023)	Montana State Tests Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Montana State Tests Mathematics All Grades	Montana State Tests Reading All Grades	Montana State Tests Science All Grades	Total
West Side Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	1100 5th Street SW	Sidney	59270	Richland County	Sidney Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 433-5501	311	22	14.3	42.4%	267 (85.9%)	6 (1.9%)	20 (6.4%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.9%)								(n/a)				$12,227
Central Elementary	Public	3-5	200 3rd Avenue SE	Sidney	59270	Richland County	Sidney Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 433-4080	256	17	14.8	42.6%	205 (80.1%)	2 (0.8%)	31 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.1%)	60.1	141^st of 332 public elementary schools	57.5%		69	119^th of 329 public elementary schools	63.8%	22	42.0	39.2	47.6	$12,597
Rau School	Public	PK, KG-6	12138 County Rd 350	Sidney	59270	Richland County	Rau Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 482-1088	72	7	10.2	20.8%	65 (90.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	43.4	211^th of 332 public elementary schools	36.4%		57.3	162^nd of 329 public elementary schools	50.8%	49	35.1	37.8		$14,746
Brorson School	Public	PK, KG-6	7 miles NW of Sidney Hwy 200	Sidney	59270	Richland County	Brorson Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 798-3361	5	1	4.1		4 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$86,191
Fairview School	Public	PK, KG-5	713 S Western Ave	Fairview	59221	Richland County	Fairview Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 742-5265	122	14	8.8	48.4%	102 (83.6%)	4 (3.3%)	5 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	44.9	208^th of 332 public elementary schools	37.3%		45.3	217^th of 329 public elementary schools	34.0%	9	31.4	40.0	36.8	$17,933
Savage School	Public	PK, KG-6	368 Mesa South	Savage	59262	Richland County	Savage Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 776-2317	73	7	9.8	4.1%	70 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	25	269^th of 332 public elementary schools	19.0%		49.2	205^th of 329 public elementary schools	37.7%	64	25.0	30.0		$15,748

Frequently Asked Questions about West Side Elementary

What schools do graduates of West Side Elementary attend?

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

Middle : Sidney Middle School
High : Sidney High School

How many students attend West Side Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 311 students attended West Side Elementary.

What district is West Side Elementary in?

Sidney Elementary

What is the racial makeup of West Side Elementary?

Students at West Side Elementary are 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% American Indian.

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