Westside Elementary School (Ranked Top 50% for 2025-26)

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Top 50%

Serving 739 students in grades 4-6, Westside Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving is 69% (which is equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).

The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: 4-6
Enrollment: 739 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
: Top 50% in VA
: 76% (Top 50%)
: 69% (Top 50%)
: 58% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Westside Elementary School's student population of 739 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 4-6
(Primarily virtual)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Westside Elementary School
4	177
5	285
6	277

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Total Students

739 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Westside Elementary School
2023	729
2022	724
2021	686
2020	754
2019	754
2018	795
2017	795
2016	782
2015	849
2014	799
2013	795
2012	796
2011	806
2010	823
2009	799
2008	806
2007	814

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

51 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Westside Elementary School
2023	54
2022	54
2021	49
2020	52
2019	52
2018	48
2017	48
2016	45
2015	44
2014	43
2013	45
2012	43
2011	41
2010	43
2009	42
2008	43
2007	54

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School Rankings

Westside Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Westside Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (VA)

#771 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Westside Elementary School
2023	#771
2022	#903
2021	#903
2019	#1057
2018	#1053
2017	#886
2016	#1179
2015	#1067
2014	#784
2013	#733
2012	#746

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76%

68%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Westside Elementary School	Virginia	Isle Of Wight County Public Schools
2023	76%	68%	77%
2021	56%	54%	62%
2019	80%	82%	83%
2017	77%	72%	76%
2016	76%	80%	83%
2015	78%	79%	84%
2014	74%	74%	77%
2013	74%	71%	72%
2012	73%	68%	71%
2011	90%	86%	90%
2010	93%	87%	90%

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(20-21)

69%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2021)
Year	Westside Elementary School	Virginia	Isle Of Wight County Public Schools
2021	69%	69%	73%
2019	78%	78%	80%
2018	76%	80%
2017	80%	80%	82%
2016	78%	80%	83%
2015	77%	79%	81%
2014	77%	74%	80%
2013	76%	74%	79%
2012	89%	89%	92%
2011	92%	88%	92%
2010	95%	89%	93%

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(20-21)

58%

59%

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Westside Elementary School	Virginia	Isle Of Wight County Public Schools
2023	14:1	14:1	14:1
2022	13:1	14:1	15:1
2021	14:1	14:1	15:1
2020	15:1	15:1	15:1
2019	15:1	15:1	15:1
2018	17:1	15:1	16:1
2017	17:1	15:1	16:1
2016	17:1	15:1	16:1
2015	19:1	15:1	16:1
2014	19:1	16:1	16:1
2013	18:1	16:1	15:1
2012	18:1	15:1	15:1
2011	20:1	17:1	17:1
2010	19:1	17:1	17:1
2009	19:1	17:1	17:1
2008	19:1	17:1	17:1
2007	15:1	13:1	14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Westside Elementary School	Virginia	Isle Of Wight County Public Schools
2023	2%	7%	1%
2022	1%	7%	2%
2021	1%	8%	1%
2020	1%	7%	1%
2019	1%	7%	1%
2018	1%	7%	1%
2017	1%	7%	1%
2016	1%	8%	1%
2015	1%	6%	1%
2014	2%	7%	1%
2013	2%	7%	2%
2012	2%	6%	2%
2011	2%	7%	2%
2010	1%	7%	2%
2009	3%	7%	2%
2008	1%	6%	1%
2007	1%	6%	1%

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Hispanic

19%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Westside Elementary School	Virginia	Isle Of Wight County Public Schools
2023	8%	19%	7%
2022	7%	18%	6%
2021	6%	18%	5%
2020	5%	16%	5%
2019	5%	16%	5%
2018	3%	15%	3%
2017	3%	15%	3%
2016	3%	14%	3%
2015	2%	14%	3%
2014	3%	13%	3%
2013	3%	12%	3%
2012	3%	12%	3%
2011	4%	11%	3%
2010	2%	10%	2%
2009	2%	10%	2%
2008	2%	10%	2%
2007	1%	9%	2%

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Black

27%

22%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Westside Elementary School	Virginia	Isle Of Wight County Public Schools
2023	28%	22%	25%
2022	28%	22%	25%
2021	31%	22%	26%
2020	30%	22%	27%
2019	30%	22%	27%
2018	28%	23%	28%
2017	28%	23%	28%
2016	27%	23%	28%
2015	28%	23%	28%
2014	29%	23%	28%
2013	32%	23%	28%
2012	32%	24%	28%
2011	35%	24%	29%
2010	34%	26%	32%
2009	33%	26%	32%
2008	34%	27%	33%
2007	35%	27%	33%

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White

54%

44%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Westside Elementary School	Virginia	Isle Of Wight County Public Schools
2023	53%	45%	59%
2022	55%	46%	60%
2021	55%	46%	61%
2020	57%	49%	62%
2019	57%	49%	62%
2018	63%	50%	64%
2017	63%	50%	64%
2016	64%	50%	64%
2015	64%	52%	64%
2014	63%	52%	64%
2013	59%	53%	63%
2012	59%	54%	63%
2011	55%	54%	62%
2010	61%	57%	63%
2009	60%	57%	63%
2008	61%	57%	62%
2007	60%	58%	62%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Westside Elementary School	Virginia	Isle Of Wight County Public Schools
2023	9%	7%	8%
2022	8%	7%	7%
2021	6%	6%	7%
2020	6%	6%	5%
2019	6%	6%	5%
2018	5%	5%	4%
2017	5%	5%	4%
2016	5%	5%	4%
2015	5%	5%	4%
2014	3%	5%	4%
2013	4%	5%	4%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.63

0.72

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Westside Elementary School	Virginia	Isle Of Wight County Public Schools
2023	0.63	0.71	0.58
2022	0.61	0.70	0.57
2021	0.60	0.70	0.56
2020	0.58	0.68	0.55
2019	0.58	0.68	0.55
2018	0.53	0.67	0.52
2017	0.53	0.67	0.52
2016	0.52	0.68	0.51
2015	0.51	0.66	0.52
2014	0.52	0.66	0.52
2013	0.56	0.65	0.52
2012	0.55	0.64	0.52
2011	0.58	0.64	0.53
2010	0.52	0.62	0.50
2009	0.54	0.60	0.51
2008	0.52	0.60	0.51
2007	0.52	0.59	0.51

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Eligible for

31%

55%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Westside Elementary School	Virginia	Isle Of Wight County Public Schools
2023	31%	52%	39%
2022	32%	41%	31%
2021	30%	35%	28%
2020	27%	39%	29%
2019	27%	39%	29%
2018	26%	35%	27%
2017	26%	35%	27%
2016	28%	35%	31%
2015	29%	34%	30%
2014	29%	33%	32%
2013	29%	32%	31%
2012	27%	32%	29%
2011	29%	31%	28%
2010	26%	29%	28%
2009	23%	26%	24%
2008	24%	25%	24%
2007	23%	24%	26%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Westside Elementary School	Virginia	Isle Of Wight County Public Schools
2023	3%	2%	3%
2022	4%	5%	4%
2021	9%	6%	6%
2020	3%	5%	4%
2019	3%	5%	4%
2018	7%	6%	6%
2017	7%	6%	6%
2016	5%	6%	5%
2015	6%	6%	7%
2014	6%	6%	6%
2013	6%	6%	5%
2012	6%	7%	6%
2011	5%	6%	5%
2010	6%	7%	6%
2009	5%	7%	6%
2008	5%	7%	6%
2007	7%	7%	6%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Isle Of Wight County Public Schools

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westside Elementary School's ranking?

Westside Elementary School is ranked #771 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.

What schools are Westside Elementary School often compared to?

Westside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Windsor Elementary School, Carrollton Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).

How many students attend Westside Elementary School?

739 students attend Westside Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

54% of Westside Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Westside Elementary School?

Westside Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.

What grades does Westside Elementary School offer ?

Westside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (Primarily virtual).

What school district is Westside Elementary School part of?

Westside Elementary School is part of Isle Of Wight County Public Schools.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: 4-6
Enrollment: 739 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
: Top 50%
: 76% (Top 50%)
: 69% (Top 50%)
: 58% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education