Westside Elementary

www.rcps.info

640 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

640

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westside Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	65
Hispanic	131
Black	381
Asian	5
Two or More	56
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
381 (59.5 %)
Hispanic
131 (20.5 %)
White
65 (10.2 %)
Two or More
56 (8.7 %)
Asian
5 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	No
District:	Roanoke City Public Schools
Phone:	(540)853-2967
Website:	http://www.rcps.info
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	640
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	617
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

Pre-Kindergarten 34

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 103