Enrollment
556
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-80% 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 lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Marietta, Georgia, enrolling 556 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.4% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the Georgia average.
With 556 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 147 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #33.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 556 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Marietta's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lockheed Elementary School (734 students): West Side Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.6:1 vs 11.8:1).
Marietta City also operates Marietta High School (2,526 students) and Marietta Middle School (1,352 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,205
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marietta City, which includes West Side Elementary School.
$16,205
Per student
+17%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.0%
State 33.2%
Federal 12.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 2,526
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~556 students)
Next steps
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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 556 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marietta, GA.
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, 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 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.
Is West Side Elementary School a good school?
West Side Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% 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 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.
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