- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Warner Robins, GA
Westside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Westside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130288001227
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westside Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #10 of 10
- schools in Warner Robins · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 83.8%
- 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 #10 of 10 schools in Warner Robins, GA.
School address
District: Houston County · Georgia
NCES ID 130288001227 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Westside Elementary School held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 130288001227 · Warner Robins, GA Other · MID · TRAD
543 enr · 13.2:1 · 83.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Houston County High School (2,051 students)
Westside Elementary School held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 42.0 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
- Houston County
Houston County High School
2,051 students
- Northside High
Northside High School
1,949 students
- Veterans High
Veterans High School
1,940 students
- Warner Robins
Warner Robins High School
1,812 students
- Perry High Sch
Perry High School
1,615 students
- This school 543
Westside Elementary School
543 students
What this shows Westside Elementary School reports 543 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.8% | ▲ 38% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 35% in Georgia - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$13,044
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 517 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.5%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
White 10.3%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Westside Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
District finance for Houston County reports $13,044 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Veterans High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warner Robins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,615
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Warner Robins
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
David a. Perdue Primary
Standard public school
716 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Parkwood Elementary School
Standard public school
683 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Quail Run Elementary School
Standard public school
643 students 15:1 students per teacher
C. B. Watson Primary School
Standard public school
618 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Lake Joy Primary School
Standard public school
588 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Russell Elementary School
Standard public school
576 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~543 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westside Elementary School
How many students attend Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has 543 students enrolled. It is a public school in Warner Robins, GA. CCD year-over-year: 556 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 16% 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?
83.8% 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 56.5% of enrollment, in Warner Robins, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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).
How does Westside Elementary School rank among schools in Warner Robins?
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Elementary School ranks #10 of 10 schools in Warner Robins, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Warner Robins on the city page.
What other schools are in Houston County?
Besides Westside Elementary School, Houston County also operates Houston County High School (2,051 students), Northside High School (1,949 students), and Veterans High School (1,940 students). See the Houston County district page for the complete list.