Enrollment
483
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Idaho Falls, ID
Westside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Westside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160153000633
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westside Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Idaho schools.
- #22 of 29
- schools in Idaho Falls · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 21.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Westside Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Elementary School ranks #22 of 29 schools in Idaho Falls, ID.
School address
District: Idaho Falls District · Idaho
NCES ID 160153000633 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.2%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westside Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westside Elementary School
Westside Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Idaho Falls, Idaho, enrolling 483 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 88% of Idaho schools and 29% above the 17.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 483 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 223 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #177, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 483 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Idaho Falls District spends $8,895 per pupil, 25% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Idaho Falls District also operates Skyline Senior High School (1,336 students) and Idaho Falls Senior High School (1,298 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 Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 29% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.2% | ▼ 28% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 88% in Idaho - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$8,895
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
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 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 75.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Westside Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Idaho Falls District, which includes Westside Elementary School.
$8,895
Per student
-25%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.4%
State 59.9%
Federal 21.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idaho Falls Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylorview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle Rock Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longfellow 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
- 1,336
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~483 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Westside Elementary School
How many students attend Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has 483 students enrolled. It is a public school in Idaho Falls, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary School is 22:1, which is 29% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westside Elementary School?
21.2% of students at Westside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Westside Elementary School is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Idaho Falls, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westside Elementary School rank among schools in Idaho Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Elementary School ranks #22 of 29 schools in Idaho Falls, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Idaho Falls on the city page.
Is Westside Elementary School a good school?
Westside Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Idaho schools. 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 Idaho Falls District?
Besides Westside Elementary School, Idaho Falls District also operates Skyline Senior High School (1,336 students), Idaho Falls Senior High School (1,298 students), and Taylorview Middle School (753 students). See the Idaho Falls District district page for the complete list.
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