Westside Elementary

Summary:

Westside Elementary is a public elementary school in Roanoke, Virginia, serving around 640 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Roanoke City Public Schools district, which is ranked 119 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Westside Elementary faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Virginia, with only 32.1% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in SOL English Reading, compared to 46.55% for the Roanoke City Public Schools district and 66.88% for the state of Virginia. Westside Elementary has an extremely high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 98.44% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Despite a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.5 students per teacher, the school's academic performance remains the lowest among the nearby schools analyzed, including Virginia Heights Elementary, Preston Park Elementary, and Fairview Elementary.

The racial makeup of Westside Elementary is significantly different from the nearby schools, with a much higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students, suggesting that the school may be serving a more disadvantaged population. Additionally, Westside Elementary has a relatively high per-student spending of $9,214, which is higher than the spending at some of the nearby schools, but these resources do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes. This indicates that the school may require more targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of its student population and improve educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1441 Westside Blvd NW
       Roanoke, VA  24017


(540) 853-2967

District: Roanoke City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1089th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,214 Help


Students who attend Westside Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle
High:    William Fleming High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  640

Racial breakdown:

African American:
59.5%
Hispanic:
20.5%
White:
10.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.4% Help


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Compare Details Westside Elementary ranks worse than 97.8% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks last among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Roanoke City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.29. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Westside Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Roanoke City Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westside Elementary is $9,214. 11 elementary schools in the Roanoke City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Westside Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Westside Elementary 1089th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Westside Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Roanoke City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Roanoke City Public Schools 119th of 130 Virginia 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 VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 18.73 975th 1062 8.2%
2006 19.23 987th 1071 7.8%
2007 3.88 1076th 1083 0.6%
2008 12.11 1044th 1081 3.4%
2009 0.03 1082nd 1082 0.0%
2010 6.13 1098th 1113 1.3%
2011 21.99 1025th 1117 8.2%
2012 39.07 801st 1117 28.3%
2013 28.29 899th 1120 19.7%
2014 34.15 837th 1110 24.6%
2015 22.97 948th 1100 13.8%
2016 20.31 982nd 1096 10.4%
2017 24.41 944th 1099 14.1%
2018 29.38 882nd 1097 19.6%
2019 16.92 1004th 1105 9.1%
2021 3.00 1092nd 1103 1.0%
2022 0.85 1109th 1109 0.0%
2023 1.53 1108th 1114 0.5%
2024 4.29 1089th 1114 2.2%
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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 VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 10.35 990th 1036 4.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Westside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 2.42 1089th 1100 1.0%
2024 4.16 1078th 1098 1.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Westside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 1.07 1090th 1093 0.3%
2024 4.66 1080th 1101 1.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Westside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 3.27 575th 579 0.7%
2024 8.45 572nd 588 2.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Westside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.18 534th 564 5.3%
2024 17.19 514th 580 11.4%
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Rank History for White students at Westside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 13.04 915th 979 6.5%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, 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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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Open Quote Westside is a caring school that looks at for the well-being and best interest of the students. The provide opportunities for the students to be a part of different organizations such as there step team, debate team, or chorus. The school also sponsors events such as the Coat Giveaway, Eagle Fest Celebration, and literacy nights for parents and students. My child talks about the different forms of technology that he uses at school including the SmartBoard and laptop. My son is also looking forward to the annual fifth grade trip to Williamsburg that the school provides for a very reasonable price. The school has not received good reviews in the past, but I have been very pleased with Westside since Mr. Williams, the principal, came to the school. The school is doing better academically and my child enjoys going to school each day. Close Quote



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
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 720 720
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 626 626
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 624 624
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 642 642
1993 178 383 16 0 0 n/a n/a 0 577
1994 210 407 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 622
1995 230 418 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 659
1996 230 418 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 659
1997 180 436 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 624
1998 165 455 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 633
1999 168 474 13 5 0 n/a n/a 0 660
2000 155 445 11 6 0 n/a n/a -4 613
2001 147 511 6 10 1 n/a n/a 0 675
2002 147 484 4 25 1 n/a n/a 0 661
2003 147 484 4 25 1 n/a n/a 0 661
2004 103 461 4 30 1 n/a n/a 0 599
2005 97 467 7 29 2 n/a n/a 0 602
2006 81 430 5 37 1 n/a n/a 0 554
2007 78 435 6 47 1 n/a n/a 0 567
2008 85 445 5 49 1 n/a n/a 0 585
2009 109 419 6 36 0 n/a n/a 0 570
2010 75 426 7 46 0 n/a n/a 0 554
2011 84 424 6 56 0 0 18 0 588
2012 81 443 10 65 1 0 21 0 621
2013 101 490 7 74 1 0 19 0 692
2014 83 549 11 95 0 0 13 0 751
2015 89 567 6 102 2 0 8 0 774
2016 98 606 3 105 2 0 9 0 823
2017 70 569 4 96 2 0 9 0 750
2018 89 545 5 107 4 1 5 0 756
2019 88 491 7 90 4 1 20 0 701
2020 85 487 6 97 3 2 36 0 716
2021 85 485 5 113 2 1 48 0 739
2022 88 412 9 113 0 1 56 0 679
2023 65 381 5 131 1 1 56 0 640

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
1989 720 41.1 17.5 n/a
1990 626 41.0 15.2 n/a
1991 624 39.5 15.7 n/a
1992 642 40.2 15.9 n/a
1993 577 41.6 13.9 n/a
1994 622 37.5 n/a 54.2
1995 659 n/a 0.0 51.4
1996 659 n/a 0.0 51.4
1997 624 n/a 0.0 56.9
1998 633 n/a 0.0 57.2
1999 660 50.6 13.0 68.8
2000 613 n/a 0.0 66.3
2001 675 53.5 12.6 71.9
2002 661 60.9 10.9 72.9
2003 661 60.9 10.9 72.9
2004 599 55.8 10.7 76.5
2005 602 54.8 11.0 81.7
2006 554 55.0 10.1 79.1
2007 567 53.0 10.7 77.6
2008 585 43.0 13.6 81.4
2009 570 44.0 13.0 78.9
2010 554 39.0 14.2 86.3
2011 588 39.0 15.0 83.7
2012 621 42.0 14.7 86
2013 692 42.0 16.4 89.6
2014 751 43.0 17.4 92.7
2015 774 44.0 17.5 91.9
2016 823 47.0 17.5 99.6
2017 750 44.6 16.8 99.6
2018 756 42.0 18.0 99.6
2019 701 42.2 16.5 99.6
2020 716 43.0 16.6 99.6
2021 739 43.0 17.1 n/a
2022 679 42.1 16.1 99.6
2023 640 51.0 12.5 98.4

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 Westside Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 720 41.1 17.5 n/a
1990 626 41.0 15.2 n/a
1991 624 39.5 15.7 n/a
1992 642 40.2 15.9 n/a
1993 577 41.6 13.9 n/a
1994 622 37.5 n/a 54.2
1995 659 n/a 0.0 51.4
1996 659 n/a 0.0 51.4
1997 624 n/a 0.0 56.9
1998 633 n/a 0.0 57.2
1999 660 50.6 13.0 68.8
2000 613 n/a 0.0 66.3
2001 675 53.5 12.6 71.9
2002 661 60.9 10.9 72.9
2003 661 60.9 10.9 72.9
2004 599 55.8 10.7 76.5
2005 602 54.8 11.0 81.7
2006 554 55.0 10.1 79.1
2007 567 53.0 10.7 77.6
2008 585 43.0 13.6 81.4
2009 570 44.0 13.0 78.9
2010 554 39.0 14.2 86.3
2011 588 39.0 15.0 83.7
2012 621 42.0 14.7 86
2013 692 42.0 16.4 89.6
2014 751 43.0 17.4 92.7
2015 774 44.0 17.5 91.9
2016 823 47.0 17.5 99.6
2017 750 44.6 16.8 99.6
2018 756 42.0 18.0 99.6
2019 701 42.2 16.5 99.6
2020 716 43.0 16.6 99.6
2021 739 43.0 17.1 n/a
2022 679 42.1 16.1 99.6
2023 640 51.0 12.5 98.4

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.
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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 $992 (11.0%) $8,031 (89.0%) $9,023
2020 $933 (11.4%) $7,236 (88.6%) $8,169
2021 $1,188 (12.9%) $8,027 (87.1%) $9,214

Data source: Virginia 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 1004th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 1108th of 1114 Elementary schools
 8.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Westside Elementary)6022.9
 37.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Roanoke City Public Schools)7846.7
 31.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Westside Elementary)5824.3
 33.7%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Roanoke City Public Schools)6340.7
 22.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Westside Elementary)6733.7
 33.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Roanoke City Public Schools)8254.9
 27.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Westside Elementary)5035
 15.1%
   4th Grade English Reading (Roanoke City Public Schools)6852.2
 15.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Westside Elementary)6817
 51%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Roanoke City Public Schools)8051.3
 28.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Westside Elementary)6515.8
 49.2%
   5th Grade Science (Roanoke City Public Schools)7245.2
 26.8%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Westside Elementary)6121.9
 39.1%
   5th Grade English Reading (Roanoke City Public Schools)7250.2
 21.8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students701640
 8.7%
African American491381
 22.4%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian75
 28.6%
Hispanic90131
 45.6%
Pacific Islander11
White8865
 26.1%
Two or More Races2056
 180%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.6%98.4%
 1.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Westside Elementary

Westside Elementary ranks in the bottom 2.2% of Virginia elementary schools.

Students who attend Westside Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle
High : William Fleming High

In the 2022-23 school year, 640 students attended Westside Elementary.

Students at Westside Elementary are 60% African American, 20% Hispanic, 10% White, 9% Two or more races.


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