- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Payette, ID
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 dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160258000456
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
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 larger than 90% of Idaho schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Payette · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 74.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Westside Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Payette, ID.
School address
District: Payette Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160258000456 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Westside Elementary School held near 209 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 160258000456 · Payette, ID Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
202 enr · 22.4:1 · 74.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Payette Primary School (477 students)
Westside Elementary School held near 209 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Westside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Payette Primar
Payette Primary School
477 students
- Mccain Middle
Mccain Middle School
375 students
- Payette High S
Payette High School
319 students
- This school
Westside Elementary School
202 students
- Presidio High 103
Presidio High School
103 students
What this shows Westside Elementary School reports 202 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 Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.8% | ▲ 155% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 202 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
202
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 155% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 90% in Idaho - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$10,042
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
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 202 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Payette Joint District reports $10,042 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payette Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccain Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Payette High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Presidio High School | Smaller | 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
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 103
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~202 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westside Elementary School
How many students attend Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has 202 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Payette, ID. CCD year-over-year: 202 (2022-23) → 209 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary School is 22.4:1, which is 31% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westside Elementary School?
74.8% of students at Westside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
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 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westside Elementary School rank among public schools in Payette?
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Payette, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Payette on the city page.
What other schools are in Payette Joint District?
Besides Westside Elementary School, Payette Joint District also operates Payette Primary School (477 students), Mccain Middle School (375 students), and Payette High School (319 students). See the Payette Joint District district page for the complete list.