WEST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
West Side Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Catoosa County school district, located in Rossville, GA with about 492 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 36 teachers, West Side Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
West Side Elementary School is a public school located in Rossville, Georgia, serving students in the Walker County School District. As a staple of the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for elementary-aged children, emphasizing core academic subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics. The school environment is structured to support developmental growth, encouraging students to build strong social-emotional skills alongside their academic progress.
Beyond the classroom, West Side Elementary is known for fostering a supportive school spirit—often reflected in their "Braves" mascot—which encourages engagement between students, teachers, and parents. The school prioritizes creating a safe and inclusive learning atmosphere, aiming to prepare its students for successful transitions into middle school. By leveraging local community involvement and dedicated staff, the school works to ensure that students receive a well-rounded educational experience tailored to the needs of the Rossville area.
For more information, contact West Side Elementary School at (706) 866-9211 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Rossville, GA 30741
(706) 866-9211
WEST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Rossville, GA with about 492 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Catoosa County
- Total Students:
- 492
- Teachers:
- 36
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 492 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 78.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.0%
- Black or African American
- 5.1%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
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.