- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Athens, TN
Westside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Westside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470012000029
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westside Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 302
- students enrolled
Westside Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Elementary ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Athens, TN.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
302 on latest CCD 470012000029 · Athens, TN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
302 enr · 16.8:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Athens City Middle School (519 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 8 public schools in Athens. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Westside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Athens City Mi
Athens City Middle School
519 students
- Ingleside Elem
Ingleside Elementary
386 students
- City Park Elem
City Park Elementary
355 students
- This school
Westside Elementary
302 students
- North City Ele
North City Elementary
278 students
What this shows Westside Elementary reports 302 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westside Elementary compares
Westside Elementary vs Tennessee and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,378
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Athens reports $11,378 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westside Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens City Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ingleside Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| City Park Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North City Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westside Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Athens
1 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 (~302 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westside Elementary
How many students attend Westside Elementary?
Westside Elementary has 302 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Athens, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary is 16.8:1, which is 10% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westside Elementary?
Westside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 rank among public schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Elementary ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Athens, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Athens on the city page.
What other schools are in Athens?
Besides Westside Elementary, Athens also operates Athens City Middle School (519 students), Ingleside Elementary (386 students), and City Park Elementary (355 students). See the Athens district page for the complete list.