- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pittsburg, KS
Westside Elem
Federal NCES profile for Westside Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201071000205
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westside Elem earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Pittsburg · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Westside Elem has class sizes larger than 98% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Elem ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Pittsburg, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Westside Elem held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 201071000205 · Pittsburg, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 23.7:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Pittsburg High (1,033 students)
Westside Elem held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Westside Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pittsburg High
Pittsburg High
1,033 students
- Pittsburg Midd
Pittsburg Middle School
692 students
- This school
Westside Elem
498 students
- Lakeside Elem 406
Lakeside Elem
406 students
- Meadowlark Ele 403
Meadowlark Elementary
403 students
- Geo E Nettels 343
Geo E Nettels Elem
343 students
What this shows Westside Elem reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westside Elem compares
Westside Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.7:1 | ▲ 72% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▼ 0% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 72% above state mean
Top 98% in Kansas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,501
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
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 498 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 53.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.3%
Two or More 9.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.6%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Westside Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pittsburg reports $12,501 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westside Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pittsburg Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadowlark Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Geo E Nettels Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westside Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westside Elem
How many students attend Westside Elem?
Westside Elem has 498 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pittsburg, KS. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Elem is 23.7:1, which is 72% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westside Elem?
42.5% of students at Westside Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westside Elem?
The largest demographic group at Westside Elem is White at 53.2% of enrollment, in Pittsburg, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westside Elem?
Westside Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Westside Elem rank among public schools in Pittsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Elem ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Pittsburg, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pittsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Pittsburg?
Besides Westside Elem, Pittsburg also operates Pittsburg High (1,033 students), Pittsburg Middle School (692 students), and Lakeside Elem (406 students). See the Pittsburg district page for the complete list.