WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.west-fargo.k12.nd.us/westside

413 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Westside Elementary School is a public school located in West Fargo, North Dakota, serving students as part of the West Fargo Public School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that promotes academic achievement and personal growth. By utilizing the resources of one of the state's most rapidly growing districts, Westside Elementary emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy, while also integrating modern educational practices to prepare students for the demands of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Westside Elementary places a strong emphasis on community and character development. The school strives to create a partnership between educators, families, and the wider West Fargo community to ensure each student feels valued and encouraged. With a focus on social-emotional learning and diverse extracurricular opportunities, the school works to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that supports the diverse needs of its student body in a collaborative and safe atmosphere.

413

Total Students

35.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	336
Hispanic	12
Black	32
Asian	2
Two or More	21
American Indian	10

White
336 (81.4 %)
Black
32 (7.7 %)
Two or More
21 (5.1 %)
Hispanic
12 (2.9 %)
American Indian
10 (2.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	WEST FARGO 6
Phone:	(701)356-2110
Website:	http://www.west-fargo.k12.nd.us/westside
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	413
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 79