- Enrollment
- 1,174
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hood River, OR
Westside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Westside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410651000386
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westside Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Hood River · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Westside Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Hood River, OR.
School address
District: Hood River County Sd · Oregon
NCES ID 410651000386 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Westside Elementary School held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 410651000386 · Hood River, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 16.4:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Hood River Valley High School (1,174 students)
Westside Elementary School held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Westside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hood River Val
Hood River Valley High School
1,174 students
- Hood River Mid 461
Hood River Middle School
461 students
- May Street Ele 452
May Street Elementary School
452 students
- Wyeast Middle 411
Wyeast Middle School
411 students
- This school 394
Westside Elementary School
394 students
- Mid Valley Ele 381
Mid Valley Elementary School
381 students
What this shows Westside Elementary School reports 394 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 Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 58% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Oregon - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,370
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Westside Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hood River County Sd reports $19,370 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hood River Valley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hood River Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| May Street Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wyeast Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mid Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Hood River
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~394 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westside Elementary School
How many students attend Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has 394 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hood River, OR. CCD year-over-year: 382 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 4% higher 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?
22.0% of students at Westside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Westside Elementary School is White at 66.2% of enrollment, in Hood River, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 elementary schools in Hood River?
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Hood River, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hood River on the city page.
What other schools are in Hood River County Sd?
Besides Westside Elementary School, Hood River County Sd also operates Hood River Valley High School (1,174 students), Hood River Middle School (461 students), and May Street Elementary School (452 students). See the Hood River County Sd district page for the complete list.