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What's the one class at Westside Elementary School every student should take?
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Enrollment
499
Elementary
DISTRICT 465 · STATE 480
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DEMOPOLIS CITY·NCES 010120000442
Westside Elementary School
1720 Mauvilla Drive, Demopolis, AL 36732 · (334) 289-0377 · Marengo County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL499 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
33 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.5:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
57%
282 students
DISTRICT 58% · STATE 58%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 79 | 16% |
| Kindergarten | 130 | 26% |
| Grade 1 | 137 | 27% |
| Grade 2 | 153 | 31% |
Student demographics
57%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Demopolis City. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Westside Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Elementary School this school | 499 | 56.5% | N/A |
| Indian Valley Elementary School Sylacauga | 477 | 59.1% | N/A |
| Mary B Austin Elementary School Mobile | 506 | 57.3% | 52.9% |
| US Jones Elementary School Demopolis | 431 | 60.1% | 51.8% |
| Oliver Elementary School Seale | 481 | 55.1% | 38.5% |
| Moundville Elementary School Moundville | 586 | 53.9% | 40.2% |
Matched among Alabama elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Westside Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 499 | #299 of 709 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.1:1 | #106 of 655 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 56.8% | #205 of 658 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 56.5% | #385 of 696 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -3.9% | #304 of 364 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
499
-39 (-7%) vs 2020
-44% since 1990-91, when it was 888
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
was 17.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 499 | 33 | 15.1:1 | 57% (282) |
| 2023-24 | 543 | 33 | 16.4:1 | 61% (332) |
| 2022-23 | 555 | 32 | 17.3:1 | 61% (336) |
| 2020-21 | 538 | 30 | 17.9:1 | 61% (326) |
| 2017-18 | 519 | 28 | 18.5:1 | 65% (336) |
| 2015-16 | 519 | 35 | 14.8:1 | 63% (325) |
| 2010-11 | 501 | 39 | 12.8:1 | 60% (301) |
| 2000-01 | 609 | 44 | 13.8:1 | 61% (369) |
| 1990-91 | 888 | 47 | 18.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Westside Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 4% (519 to 499); teachers up 18% (28 to 33).
About Westside Elementary School
Westside Elementary School is an elementary school in Demopolis, Alabama, according to federal school records. Its enrollment is 499 students, spread over pre-K through 2.
Westside Elementary School reports to Demopolis City, which has 4 schools and 1,918 students.
About 52% of the student body at Westside Elementary School is Black. Other groups include 40% White, 5% Hispanic, and 2% multiracial. Marengo County residents are about 51% Black, a similar share. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 57, compared with 70 nationally.
With 33 full-time-equivalent teachers, the student-to-teacher ratio is about 15.1:1. Elementary schools in Alabama have an average ratio of 17.0:1. Student poverty is often measured by lunch eligibility; at Westside Elementary School, 57% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
In Marengo County, the median household earns about $43,825 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 20%, and about 14% of people live in poverty. Marengo County has 10 public schools with about 3,270 students, including Westside Elementary School.
Westside Elementary School is about 1.1 miles from Demopolis High School, its nearest public school. There are 3 other public schools within five miles.
NCES describes the area around Westside Elementary School as Town: Remote, meaning in a town far from an urbanized area.
In 2020-21, Westside Elementary School enrolled 538 students. By 2024-25, that number had fallen to 499. There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (15.1:1) than in 2020-21 (17.9:1).
This page collects posts and questions about Westside Elementary School, such as fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Marengo County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
18,851
Census ACS
Median income
$43,825
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
3,270 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Demopolis City
- Demopolis High SchoolHigh · 594 students
- US Jones Elementary SchoolElementary · 431 students
- Demopolis Middle SchoolMiddle · 394 students
Other schools in Demopolis
- Demopolis High SchoolHigh · 594 students
- US Jones Elementary SchoolElementary · 431 students
- Demopolis Middle SchoolMiddle · 394 students
Other Westside Elementary schools
40 other US public schools in 19 states are named Westside Elementary. Westside Elementary School is the 18th largest of the 41.
- Westside Elementary SchoolANGLETON, TX · 1,029 students
- WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPALM BAY, FL · 984 students
- Westside Elementary SchoolValdosta, GA · 904 students
- WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLDAYTONA BEACH, FL · 774 students
- WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLJONESBORO, AR · 756 students
Nearby schools
- Demopolis High School1.1 mi · 594
- Demopolis Middle School1.4 mi · 394
- US Jones Elementary School1.7 mi · 431
- Linden High School14.0 mi · 126
- Linden Elementary School14.4 mi · 184
- George P Austin Junior High School14.7 mi · 77
Frequently asked questions
About Westside Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School enrolls approximately 499 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Westside Elementary School serve?
Westside Elementary School serves grades PK-02.
How many teachers does Westside Elementary School have?
Westside Elementary School employs 33 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.1:1.
What is the student diversity at Westside Elementary School?
Student demographics at Westside Elementary School are roughly 40% White, 5% Hispanic, 52% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is Westside Elementary School in?
Westside Elementary School is part of Demopolis City.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.