Westside Elementary

www.rfsd.k12.wi.us

408 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Westside Elementary School is a public school located in River Falls, Wisconsin, serving students within the River Falls School District. As an integral part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive and engaging educational environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and social-emotional learning. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and students, Westside aims to equip its learners with the essential skills and foundational knowledge needed for future academic success.

The school is dedicated to creating a well-rounded learning experience that extends beyond the classroom. With a commitment to the mission of the River Falls School District, Westside Elementary emphasizes inclusivity and the pursuit of excellence for every student. Through its accessible location on West Pine Street and its digital presence, the school maintains strong communication with the community, ensuring that parents and guardians are well-informed and actively involved in their children's educational journey.

408

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westside Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	361
Hispanic	23
Black	6
Asian	1
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

White
361 (88.5 %)
Hispanic
23 (5.6 %)
Two or More
16 (3.9 %)
Black
6 (1.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
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:	River Falls School District
Phone:	(715)425-1815
Website:	http://www.rfsd.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	408
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	60
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 15

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 66