WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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469 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

469

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	69
Hispanic	286
Black	100
Asian	2
Two or More	10
American Indian	2

Hispanic
286 (61.0 %)
Black
100 (21.3 %)
White
69 (14.7 %)
Two or More
10 (2.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HENDRY
Phone:	(863)983-1570
Website:	http://hendry-schools.org/education/school/school.php?sectionid=12&sc_id=1171294
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	469
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	351
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 69