- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
West Side Elementary School held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 130093000349 · Rossville, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 11.8:1 · 62.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Heritage High School (1,268 students)
West Side Elementary School held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
West Side Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,268 students
- Ringgold High
Ringgold High School
1,052 students
- Lakeview-Fort
Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School
963 students
- Heritage Middl
Heritage Middle School
858 students
- Ringgold Middl
Ringgold Middle School
725 students
- This school 471
West Side Elementary School
471 students
What this shows West Side Elementary School reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Side Elementary School compares
West Side Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,153
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Catoosa County reports $14,153 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,052
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~471 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 508 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.