Enrollment
471
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rossville, GA
West Side Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Side Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130093000349
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Side Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Rossville · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Side Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Side Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Rossville, GA.
School address
District: Catoosa County · Georgia
NCES ID 130093000349 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Side Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Side Elementary School
West Side Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Rossville, Georgia, enrolling 471 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.8% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 471 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 275 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #254, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 471 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Rossville's public schools, it stands alongside Stone Creek Elementary School (448 students): West Side Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.8:1 vs 13.6:1).
Catoosa County also operates Heritage High School (1,268 students) and Ringgold High School (1,052 students) alongside West Side Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Side Elementary School compares
West Side Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 3% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 17% in Georgia - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,732
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 471 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 68.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 9.8%
African American 4.5%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, West Side Elementary School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Catoosa County, which includes West Side Elementary School.
$13,732
Per student
-1%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.6%
State 51.1%
Federal 15.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How West Side Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ringgold High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ringgold Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Side Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Rossville
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~471 students)
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Frequently asked questions about West Side Elementary School
How many students attend West Side Elementary School?
West Side Elementary School has 471 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rossville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Side Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Side Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 18% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Side Elementary School?
62.8% of students at West Side Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Side Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Side Elementary School is White at 68.2% of enrollment, in Rossville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Side Elementary School?
West Side Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Side Elementary School rank among schools in Rossville?
By Resource Investment Index, West Side Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Rossville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rossville on the city page.
Is West Side Elementary School a good school?
West Side Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Catoosa County?
Besides West Side Elementary School, Catoosa County also operates Heritage High School (1,268 students), Ringgold High School (1,052 students), and Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School (963 students). See the Catoosa County district page for the complete list.
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