- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glen St Mary, FL
Westside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Westside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120006000038
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westside Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Florida schools.
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 61.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 616
- students enrolled
Westside Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+85 students YoY
Westside Elementary School grew from 544 students in 2022-23 to 629 in 2023-24 (+15.6%).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+85 students YoY 120006000038 · Glen St Mary, FL Elementary · MID · TRAD
616 enr · 21.2:1 · 61.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker County Senior High School (1,318 students)
Westside Elementary School grew from 544 students in 2022-23 to 629 in 2023-24 (+15.6%). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Westside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baker County S
Baker County Senior High School
1,318 students
- Baker County M
Baker County Middle School
1,067 students
- J Franklyn Kel
J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School
723 students
- This school
Westside Elementary School
616 students
- Prek/Kindergar
Prek/Kindergarten Center
562 students
- Macclenny Elem
Macclenny Elementary School
550 students
What this shows Westside Elementary School reports 616 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westside Elementary School compares
Westside Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.9% | ▲ 19% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 616 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
616
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 82% in Florida - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,376
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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 616 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.0%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, Westside Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baker reports $11,376 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker County Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baker County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prek/Kindergarten Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Macclenny Elementary School | Similar size | Similar 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
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~616 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westside Elementary School
How many students attend Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has 616 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glen St Mary, FL. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 629 (2023-24), up 85.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary School is 21.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westside Elementary School?
61.9% of students at Westside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Westside Elementary School is White at 83.0% of enrollment, in Glen St Mary, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Baker?
Besides Westside Elementary School, Baker also operates Baker County Senior High School (1,318 students), Baker County Middle School (1,067 students), and J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School (723 students). See the Baker district page for the complete list.