- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lewisburg, TN
Westhills Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Westhills Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470267001956
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westhills Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Lewisburg · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 561
- students enrolled
Westhills Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westhills Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Lewisburg, TN.
School address
District: Marshall County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470267001956 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Westhills Elementary held near 577 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 36.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 470267001956 · Lewisburg, TN Elementary · MID · TRAD
561 enr · 15.6:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshall Co High School (808 students)
Westhills Elementary held near 577 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 36.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Westhills Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marshall Co Hi
Marshall Co High School
808 students
- Forrest School
Forrest School
788 students
- Chapel Hill El
Chapel Hill Elementary
563 students
- This school
Westhills Elementary
561 students
- Oak Grove Elem
Oak Grove Elementary
488 students
- Cornersville E
Cornersville Elementary
470 students
What this shows Westhills Elementary reports 561 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westhills Elementary compares
Westhills Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 561 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
561
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,312
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 561 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 8.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Westhills Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Marshall County reports $10,312 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westhills Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Co High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forrest School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapel Hill Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cornersville Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westhills Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Lewisburg
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~561 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westhills Elementary
How many students attend Westhills Elementary?
Westhills Elementary has 561 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lewisburg, TN. CCD year-over-year: 603 (2022-23) → 577 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westhills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Westhills Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westhills Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Westhills Elementary is White at 63.5% of enrollment, in Lewisburg, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westhills Elementary?
Westhills Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Westhills Elementary rank among public schools in Lewisburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Westhills Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Lewisburg, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lewisburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Marshall County?
Besides Westhills Elementary, Marshall County also operates Marshall Co High School (808 students), Forrest School (788 students), and Chapel Hill Elementary (563 students). See the Marshall County district page for the complete list.