- Enrollment
- 3,152
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Valdosta, GA
Westside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Westside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130339003788
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westside Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 10
- schools in Valdosta · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 34.3%
- 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 #3 of 10 schools in Valdosta, GA.
School address
District: Lowndes County · Georgia
NCES ID 130339003788 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Westside Elementary School held near 926 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 130339003788 · Valdosta, GA Other · MID · TRAD
904 enr · 14.3:1 · 34.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lowndes High School (3,152 students)
Westside Elementary School held near 926 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 61.0 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
- Lowndes High S
Lowndes High School
3,152 students
- This school 904
Westside Elementary School
904 students
- Hahira Middle 843
Hahira Middle School
843 students
- Dewar Elementa 821
Dewar Elementary
821 students
- Lowndes Middle 818
Lowndes Middle School
818 students
- Hahira Element 782
Hahira Elementary School
782 students
What this shows Westside Elementary School reports 904 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.3% | ▼ 43% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 904 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
904
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Georgia - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.4%
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
$12,014
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 904 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.4%
African American 20.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Westside Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lowndes County reports $12,014 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowndes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hahira Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dewar Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lowndes Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hahira 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
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Valdosta
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sallas Mahone Elementary
Standard public school
1,045 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
W.G. Nunn Elementary
Standard public school
974 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
S.L. Mason Elementary School
Standard public school
881 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Dewar Elementary
Standard public school
821 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Pine Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
756 students 14:1 students per teacher
Clyattville Elementary School
Standard public school
614 students 11.2:1 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 (~904 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westside Elementary School
How many students attend Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has 904 students enrolled. It is a public school in Valdosta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 937 (2022-23) → 926 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 9% 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?
34.3% 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 White at 58.4% of enrollment, in Valdosta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Valdosta?
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 schools in Valdosta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Valdosta on the city page.
What other schools are in Lowndes County?
Besides Westside Elementary School, Lowndes County also operates Lowndes High School (3,152 students), Hahira Middle School (843 students), and Dewar Elementary (821 students). See the Lowndes County district page for the complete list.