- Enrollment
- 2,526
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marietta, 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 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130351001341
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Side Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 9
- elementary schools in Marietta · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 12.4%
- free-lunch eligible
West Side Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Side Elementary School ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Marietta, GA.
School address
District: Marietta City · Georgia
NCES ID 130351001341 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
West Side Elementary School held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 44.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 130351001341 · Marietta, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
556 enr · 12.6:1 · 12.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Marietta High School (2,526 students)
West Side Elementary School held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 44.0 → 44.0 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
- Marietta High
Marietta High School
2,526 students
- Marietta Middl
Marietta Middle School
1,352 students
- Lockheed Eleme 734
Lockheed Elementary School
734 students
- Marietta Sixth 678
Marietta Sixth Grade Academy
678 students
- This school 556
West Side Elementary School
556 students
- Dunleith Eleme 554
Dunleith Elementary School
554 students
What this shows West Side Elementary School reports 556 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.4% | ▼ 80% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 27% in Georgia - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,612
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 556 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.4%
African American 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, West Side Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marietta City reports $17,612 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marietta Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lockheed Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marietta Sixth Grade Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dunleith Elementary School | Similar size | Higher 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
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Marietta
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lockheed Elementary School
Standard public school
734 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Dunleith Elementary School
Standard public school
554 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Sawyer Road Elementary School
Standard public school
533 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
Park Street Elementary School
Standard public school
476 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Hickory Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
440 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
A.L. Burruss Elementary School
Standard public school
409 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~556 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Side Elementary School
How many students attend West Side Elementary School?
West Side Elementary School has 556 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marietta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Side Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Side Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 20% 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?
12.4% 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 75.4% of enrollment, in Marietta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Side Elementary School?
West Side Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 elementary schools in Marietta?
By Resource Investment Index, West Side Elementary School ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Marietta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Marietta on the city page.
What other schools are in Marietta City?
Besides West Side Elementary School, Marietta City also operates Marietta High School (2,526 students), Marietta Middle School (1,352 students), and Lockheed Elementary School (734 students). See the Marietta City district page for the complete list.