Enrollment
194
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norfolk, NE
Westside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Westside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317443001315
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westside Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #2 of 8
- schools in Norfolk · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 61.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Westside Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 schools in Norfolk, NE.
School address
District: Norfolk Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317443001315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.4%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+99% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westside Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westside Elementary School
Westside Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Norfolk, Nebraska, enrolling 194 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 61.4% of students qualify for free meals, 99% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 194 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 32 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and White (43%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 243 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
11.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Norfolk Public Schools spends $13,172 per pupil, 25% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Norfolk Public Schools also operates Norfolk Senior High School (1,359 students) and Norfolk Jr High School (631 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 Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.4% | ▲ 99% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 194 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
194
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 99% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 24% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.3%
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
$13,172
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 43.8%
White 43.3%
Two or More 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Westside Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norfolk Public Schools, which includes Westside Elementary School.
$13,172
Per student
-25%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.4%
State 27.0%
Federal 13.6%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norfolk Jr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norfolk Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bel Air Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Little Panthers Preschool | 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
- 1,359
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~194 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Westside Elementary School
How many students attend Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has 194 students enrolled. It is a public school in Norfolk, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary School is 10.2:1, which is 24% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 35% 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?
61.4% of students at Westside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Westside Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.8% of enrollment, in Norfolk, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 Norfolk?
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 schools in Norfolk, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Norfolk on the city page.
Is Westside Elementary School a good school?
Westside Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska 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 Norfolk Public Schools?
Besides Westside Elementary School, Norfolk Public Schools also operates Norfolk Senior High School (1,359 students), Norfolk Jr High School (631 students), and Norfolk Middle School (628 students). See the Norfolk Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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