- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Smithfield, VA
Westside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Westside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510201002444
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westside Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Smithfield · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Westside Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Smithfield, VA.
School address
District: Isle of Wight County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510201002444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Westside Elementary held near 739 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.8 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 510201002444 · Smithfield, VA Elementary · MID · TRAD
682 enr · 12.9:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Smithfield High (1,322 students)
Westside Elementary held near 739 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.8 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Westside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Smithfield Hig
Smithfield High
1,322 students
- This school
Westside Elementary
682 students
- Hardy Elementa
Hardy Elementary
649 students
- Windsor Elemen
Windsor Elementary
624 students
- Carrollton Ele
Carrollton Elementary
569 students
- Smithfield Mid
Smithfield Middle
565 students
What this shows Westside Elementary reports 682 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westside Elementary compares
Westside Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 46% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 682 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
682
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in Virginia - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,320
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.3%
African American 28.6%
Two or More 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Westside Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Isle of Wight County Public Schools reports $13,320 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hardy Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windsor Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carrollton Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smithfield Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | 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
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~682 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westside Elementary
How many students attend Westside Elementary?
Westside Elementary has 682 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Smithfield, VA. CCD year-over-year: 729 (2022-23) → 739 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 18% 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?
30.9% of students at Westside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Westside Elementary is White at 52.3% of enrollment, in Smithfield, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westside Elementary?
Westside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Smithfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Smithfield, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Isle of Wight County Public Schools?
Besides Westside Elementary, Isle of Wight County Public Schools also operates Smithfield High (1,322 students), Hardy Elementary (649 students), and Windsor Elementary (624 students). See the Isle of Wight County Public Schools district page for the complete list.