WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the IDAHO FALLS DISTRICT school district, located in IDAHO FALLS, ID with about 472 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 21 teachers, WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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 located in the Hillview neighborhood of Idaho Falls, Idaho, and serves as a key educational facility within the Idaho Falls School District 91. The school is committed to providing a foundational academic experience for students in the elementary grades, fostering an environment that emphasizes core literacy and numeracy skills while supporting the social and emotional development of its student body.
As part of the Idaho Falls community, Westside Elementary is characterized by its dedication to creating a safe and inclusive learning atmosphere. The school utilizes a collaborative approach that involves educators, families, and the community to ensure students are prepared for their transition to middle school. With its central location on Newman Drive, the school functions as a neighborhood hub, maintaining a focus on academic achievement and the cultivation of a positive school culture for all its learners.
For more information, contact WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (208) 525-7666 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83402-3818
(208) 525-7666
WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in IDAHO FALLS, ID with about 472 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Idaho
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- IDAHO FALLS DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 472
- Teachers:
- 21.79
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance 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 472 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 80.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.8%
- Two or more races
- 3.6%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 53.0%
- Male
- 47.0%
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.