WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HENDRY school district, located in CLEWISTON, FL with about 519 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public primary school located in Clewiston, Florida, operating under the Hendry County School District. Serving a diverse community in the heart of the Everglades agricultural region, the school is dedicated to fostering foundational academic skills while promoting the social and emotional development of its students in grades Pre-K through 5. The campus is designed to provide a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, aiming to prepare students for success in their middle school years.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Westside Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement to enhance the educational experience. The school utilizes various district-wide resources to support diverse learners and often implements programs aimed at building character and school spirit. By maintaining a focus on individual student growth and collaborative partnerships between teachers, families, and the Clewiston community, Westside Elementary strives to ensure that every child has access to a quality education in a nurturing setting.

For more information, contact WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (863) 983-1570 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

205 ARROYO AVE
CLEWISTON, FL 33440-5022
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WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CLEWISTON, FL with about 519 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
HENDRY
Total Students:
519
Teachers:
32
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 519 students

Hispanic/Latino
59.7%
Black or African American
22.4%
White
14.3%
Asian
1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%
Two or more races
1.0%

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.