- Enrollment
- 964
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westmoreland, TN
Westside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Westside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470255000913
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westside Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Tennessee schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Westmoreland · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 390
- students enrolled
Westside Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Westmoreland, TN.
School address
District: Macon County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470255000913 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Westside Elementary shrank from 405 students in 2022-23 to 382 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.9 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 470255000913 · Westmoreland, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 17.7:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Macon County High School (964 students)
Westside Elementary shrank from 405 students in 2022-23 to 382 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 22.9 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. 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
- Macon County H
Macon County High School
964 students
- Macon County J
Macon County Junior High School
778 students
- Fairlane Eleme
Fairlane Elementary
478 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
473 students
- Lafayette Elem
Lafayette Elementary School
442 students
- This school
Westside Elementary
390 students
What this shows Westside Elementary reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westside Elementary compares
Westside Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,939
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.0, Westside Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Macon County reports $9,939 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macon County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Macon County Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairlane Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Elementary School | 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
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Westmoreland
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westside Elementary
How many students attend Westside Elementary?
Westside Elementary has 390 students enrolled. It is a public school in Westmoreland, TN. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary is 17.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Westside Elementary is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Westmoreland, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westside Elementary?
Westside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 rank among public schools in Westmoreland?
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Westmoreland, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Macon County?
Besides Westside Elementary, Macon County also operates Macon County High School (964 students), Macon County Junior High School (778 students), and Fairlane Elementary (478 students). See the Macon County district page for the complete list.