Westside Elementary

Summary:

Westside Elementary is a public elementary school in Cedar Park, Texas, serving 560 students in grades PK-5. It is part of the Leander Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 200 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating.

Westside Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White (61.25%) and Asian (11.07%) students compared to nearby schools like Officer Leonard A. Reed Elementary and Patricia Knowles Elementary. The school consistently outperforms the Leander ISD and Texas state averages in STAAR Reading, Mathematics, and Science proficiency, with 71.91% of 3rd graders proficient or better in Reading, compared to 57.64% for Leander ISD and 48.85% for Texas. However, the school's rankings for Asian, Hispanic, and White student groups suggest potential achievement gaps that warrant further investigation and targeted interventions.

Westside Elementary's higher per-student spending ($10,781 in 2020-2021) and lower student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools like Deer Creek Elementary and Charlotte Cox Elementary may contribute to its academic success, but the school's efficiency in utilizing these resources should be further analyzed. Additionally, analyzing the best practices and strategies employed by these high-performing nearby schools could provide valuable insights for Westside Elementary to enhance its educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 300 Ryan Jordan Ln
       Cedar Park, TX  78613


(512) 570-7000

District: Leander Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
950th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,781 Help


Students who attend Westside Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Cedar Park Middle
High:    Cedar Park High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  560

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.3%
Hispanic:
18.2%
Asian:
11.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.8% Help


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Compare Details Westside Elementary ranks better than 79.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 12th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Leander Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.85. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.3%), Hispanic (18.2%), Asian (11.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 9.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westside Elementary is 13.6. 17 elementary schools in the Leander Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westside Elementary is $10,781, which is the 9th highest among 28 elementary schools in the Leander Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Leander Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Leander Independent School District (Isd) 200th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Westside Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Westside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 76.58 721st 4095 82.4%
2012 70.40 1117th 4206 73.4%
2013 78.04 742nd 4221 82.4%
2014 70.92 1181st 4260 72.3%
2015 80.44 709th 4320 83.6%
2016 72.60 1114th 4286 74.0%
2017 77.57 781st 4329 82.0%
2018 78.04 738th 4359 83.1%
2019 76.28 833rd 4479 81.4%
2021 74.43 940th 4578 79.5%
2022 66.52 1288th 4581 71.9%
2023 76.20 914th 4647 80.3%
2024 74.85 950th 4675 79.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Westside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.19 446th 1112 59.9%
2022 54.89 452nd 1004 55.0%
2023 66.53 336th 1099 69.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Westside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.81 510th 3558 85.7%
2019 66.97 672nd 3684 81.8%
2021 61.76 862nd 3799 77.3%
2022 68.93 739th 3952 81.3%
2023 79.27 408th 4086 90.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.63 2192nd 4264 48.6%
2019 54.25 1755th 4309 59.3%
2021 6.23 4446th 4451 0.1%
2022 20.92 3991st 4477 10.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Westside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.55 681st 4306 84.2%
2019 74.26 828th 4348 81.0%
2021 79.43 707th 4499 84.3%
2022 67.87 1180th 4561 74.1%
2023 71.81 1020th 4588 77.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Westside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.83 1024th 3106 67.0%
2019 66.04 1107th 3184 65.2%
2021 59.91 1399th 3006 53.5%
2022 53.88 1701st 2958 42.5%
2023 53.90 1751st 2980 41.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Westside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.50 1115th 4240 73.7%
2019 71.72 712th 4295 83.4%
2021 45.01 2180th 4331 49.7%
2022 40.70 2770th 4461 37.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Westside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.14 814th 4319 81.2%
2019 76.76 756th 4357 82.6%
2021 65.40 1258th 4498 72.0%
2022 62.32 1462nd 4563 68.0%
2023 76.83 847th 4585 81.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Westside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.52 710th 1005 29.4%
2019 48.89 593rd 1009 41.2%
2021 42.17 603rd 967 37.6%
2022 14.64 890th 957 7.0%
2023 40.29 722nd 1015 28.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Westside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 87.65 155th 2515 93.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Westside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.32 768th 4168 81.6%
2019 66.08 1056th 4188 74.8%
2021 75.92 649th 4329 85.0%
2022 58.34 1560th 4376 64.4%
2023 69.85 944th 4401 78.6%
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Rank History for White students at Westside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.20 1092nd 3127 65.1%
2019 62.02 1080th 3142 65.6%
2021 50.75 1460th 3082 52.6%
2022 46.51 1745th 3082 43.4%
2023 53.51 1461st 3106 53.0%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Westside Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 420 7 32 138 3 n/a n/a 0 600
2010 461 8 42 198 3 n/a n/a 0 712
2011 406 7 40 245 4 0 13 0 715
2012 407 5 40 259 5 0 14 0 730
2013 417 5 33 270 5 1 10 0 741
2014 432 2 32 286 4 1 13 0 770
2015 394 2 32 114 1 1 18 0 562
2016 392 5 45 101 2 1 23 0 569
2017 384 5 42 106 1 1 19 0 558
2018 400 11 37 104 1 0 21 0 574
2019 392 12 35 100 1 0 27 0 567
2020 431 8 42 116 0 1 27 0 625
2021 367 4 46 107 0 1 34 0 559
2022 364 7 50 105 0 0 39 0 565
2023 343 10 62 102 0 1 42 0 560

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 600 45.5 13.2 15.5
2010 712 52.0 13.6 19.7
2011 715 53.2 13.4 23.1
2012 730 49.6 14.7 21.8
2013 741 52.6 14.0 24.2
2014 770 54.7 14.0 22.1
2015 562 40.0 14.0 6.9
2016 569 39.0 14.5 6.2
2017 558 40.5 13.7 5.9
2018 574 41.9 13.6 8.4
2019 567 40.9 13.8 8.1
2020 625 45.0 13.8 6.7
2021 559 45.0 12.3 6.8
2022 565 41.0 13.7 8.1
2023 560 41.0 13.6 9.8

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 600 45.5 13.2 15.5
2010 712 52.0 13.6 19.7
2011 715 53.2 13.4 23.1
2012 730 49.6 14.7 21.8
2013 741 52.6 14.0 24.2
2014 770 54.7 14.0 22.1
2015 562 40.0 14.0 6.9
2016 569 39.0 14.5 6.2
2017 558 40.5 13.7 5.9
2018 574 41.9 13.6 8.4
2019 567 40.9 13.8 8.1
2020 625 45.0 13.8 6.7
2021 559 45.0 12.3 6.8
2022 565 41.0 13.7 8.1
2023 560 41.0 13.6 9.8

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $390 (4.2%) $8,804 (95.8%) $9,194
2020 $277 (3.5%) $7,674 (96.5%) $7,951
2021 $158 (1.5%) $10,622 (98.5%) $10,781

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Westside Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 833rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 914th of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Westside Elementary)5863
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Leander Independent School District (Isd))5762
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Westside Elementary)5454
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Leander Independent School District (Isd))5553
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Westside Elementary)4464
 20%
   4th Grade Reading (Leander Independent School District (Isd))5763
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Westside Elementary)4445
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Leander Independent School District (Isd))5452
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Westside Elementary)8175
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Leander Independent School District (Isd))6871
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Westside Elementary)8560
 25%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Leander Independent School District (Isd))6560
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Westside Elementary)7945
 34%
   5th Grade Science (Leander Independent School District (Isd))5742
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students567560
 1.2%
African American1210
 16.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian3562
 77.1%
Hispanic100102
 2%
Pacific Islander01
White392343
 12.5%
Two or More Races2742
 55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.1%9.8%
 1.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Westside Elementary

Students who attend Westside Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cedar Park Middle
High : Cedar Park High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 560 students attended Westside Elementary.

Westside Elementary ranks 950th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Westside Elementary are 61% White, 18% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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