- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Demopolis, AL
Westside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Westside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010120000442
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westside Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Demopolis · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 56.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Westside Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Demopolis, AL.
School address
District: Demopolis City · Alabama
NCES ID 010120000442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Westside Elementary School held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 010120000442 · Demopolis, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 15.6:1 · 56.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Demopolis High School (594 students)
Westside Elementary School held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Westside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Demopolis High
Demopolis High School
594 students
- This school
Westside Elementary School
499 students
- Us Jones Eleme
Us Jones Elementary School
431 students
- Demopolis Midd
Demopolis Middle School
394 students
What this shows Westside Elementary School reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westside Elementary School compares
Westside Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.2% | ▼ 4% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 46% | - | - |
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.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 23% in Alabama - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,758
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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 499 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.1%
White 39.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Westside Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Demopolis City reports $12,758 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westside Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demopolis High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Us Jones Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Demopolis Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westside Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~499 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westside Elementary School
How many students attend Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has 499 students enrolled. It is a public school in Demopolis, AL. CCD year-over-year: 555 (2022-23) → 543 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% 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 Westside Elementary School?
56.2% of students at Westside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Westside Elementary School is African American at 52.1% of enrollment, in Demopolis, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School 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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Demopolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Demopolis, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Demopolis City?
Besides Westside Elementary School, Demopolis City also operates Demopolis High School (594 students), Us Jones Elementary School (431 students), and Demopolis Middle School (394 students). See the Demopolis City district page for the complete list.