WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Westside Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Roanoke City Public Schools school district, located in Roanoke, VA with about 756 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 42 teachers, Westside Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 a public school serving the Roanoke, Virginia, community as part of the Roanoke City Public Schools district. Located on Westside Boulevard NW, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation for its K-5 student body. It emphasizes academic growth, character development, and creating a supportive learning environment that prepares students for success as they transition to middle school.
The school is deeply integrated into the local Roanoke area, utilizing the resources provided by the district to offer a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities. As a community-focused institution, Westside Elementary encourages parental involvement and maintains a commitment to fostering an inclusive atmosphere. For families seeking detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the school’s official website at http://www.rcps.info serves as the primary hub for administrative resources and school news.
For more information, contact Westside Elementary at (540) 853-2967 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2967
http://www.rcps.info
WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Roanoke, VA with about 756 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Roanoke City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 756
- Teachers:
- 42
- 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 756 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 72% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 72.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.2%
- White
- 11.8%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
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.