Enrollment
904
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westside Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westside Elementary School
Westside Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Valdosta, Georgia, enrolling 904 students.
At 14.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 904 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 399 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #74.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 904 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Valdosta's public schools, it stands alongside Sallas Mahone Elementary (1,045 students): Westside Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.3:1 vs 13.9:1).
Lowndes County also operates Lowndes High School (3,152 students) and Hahira Middle School (843 students) alongside Westside Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Westside Elementary School compares
Westside Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,491
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lowndes County, which includes Westside Elementary School.
$11,491
Per student
-17%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.0%
State 48.3%
Federal 16.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,152
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~904 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Westside Elementary School a good school?
Westside Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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