- Enrollment
- 1,591
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Douglas, GA
Westside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Westside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130135000579
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westside Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Douglas · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 96.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Westside Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Douglas, GA.
School address
District: Coffee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130135000579 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Westside Elementary School held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.3 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 130135000579 · Douglas, GA Other · MID · TRAD
625 enr · 14.9:1 · 96.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Coffee Middle School (1,591 students)
Westside Elementary School held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.3 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Westside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coffee Middle
Coffee Middle School
1,591 students
- Coffee County
Coffee County High School
1,373 students
- Indian Creek E
Indian Creek Elementary
675 students
- Satilla Elemen
Satilla Elementary School
661 students
- This school 625
Westside Elementary School
625 students
- Eastside Eleme 575
Eastside Elementary School
575 students
What this shows Westside Elementary School reports 625 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 Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.4% | ▲ 59% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 625 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
625
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Georgia - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$13,518
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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 625 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%
White 18.4%
Two or More 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Westside Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coffee County reports $13,518 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coffee County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Creek Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Satilla Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Douglas
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~625 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westside Elementary School
How many students attend Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has 625 students enrolled. It is a public school in Douglas, GA. CCD year-over-year: 616 (2022-23) → 636 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westside Elementary School?
96.4% of students at Westside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Westside Elementary School is African American at 48.6% of enrollment, in Douglas, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 schools in Douglas?
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Douglas, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Douglas on the city page.
What other schools are in Coffee County?
Besides Westside Elementary School, Coffee County also operates Coffee Middle School (1,591 students), Coffee County High School (1,373 students), and Indian Creek Elementary (675 students). See the Coffee County district page for the complete list.