Westside Elementary School

www.hoodriver.k12.or.us/wses

382 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Westside Elementary School is a public school located in Hood River, Oregon, serving students within the Hood River County School District. Situated in a scenic area of the Columbia River Gorge, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that supports a diverse student body, encouraging both individual achievement and collaborative learning.

Beyond its core curriculum, Westside Elementary places a strong emphasis on building partnerships with parents and the local community to enrich the student experience. The school utilizes its location in Hood River to integrate place-based learning opportunities and promotes a positive school culture centered on character building and student wellness. By balancing rigorous instructional standards with a supportive atmosphere, Westside Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

382

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	267
Hispanic	89
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

White
267 (69.9 %)
Hispanic
89 (23.3 %)
Two or More
23 (6.0 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Hood River County SD
Phone:	(541)386-1535
Website:	http://www.hoodriver.k12.or.us/wses
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	382
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	280
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 51

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 71