Enrollment
561
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westhills Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westhills Elementary
Westhills Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Lewisburg, Tennessee, enrolling 561 students.
At 15.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Tennessee median, within a few percentage points of the 15.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 561 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 561 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 207 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 561 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Lewisburg's elementary schools, it stands alongside Marshall Elementary (400 students): Westhills Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.6:1 vs 13.8:1).
Marshall County also operates Marshall Co High School (808 students) and Forrest School (788 students) alongside Westhills Elementary.
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 Westhills Elementary compares
Westhills Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,986
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marshall County, which includes Westhills Elementary.
$9,986
Per student
-8%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.1%
State 52.0%
Federal 20.0%
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 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
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~561 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Westhills Elementary a good school?
Westhills Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. 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 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.
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