Enrollment
376
Elementary
DISTRICT 514 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·TWIN RIVERS UNIFIED·NCES 060133209623
Westside Elementary
6537 West Second St., Rio Linda, CA 95673 · (916) 566-1990 · Sacramento County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL376 STUDENTS
B-
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 52% of California public elementary schools
- B-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- BBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- BThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
26.9:1
14 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 23.7:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
77%
289 students
DISTRICT 87% · STATE 65%
Community
0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 45 | 12% |
| Grade 1 | 48 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 57 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 52 | 14% |
| Grade 4 | 53 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 58 | 15% |
| Grade 6 | 63 | 17% |
This year's kindergarten class (45) is 29% smaller than its 6th grade class (63).
Student demographics
68%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 71% · STATE 62% · 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
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
40.6%
CA avg 49.1% . +15.6pp since 2014
Math
33.6%
CA avg 37.7% . +7.6pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 41 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 34 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 16 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 8 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 16.6% | 24.0% | 24.9% | 34.5% |
| Math | 16.2% | 17.5% | 33.6% | 32.8% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 40.6% | 33.6% |
| 2023-24 | 39.7% | 35.3% |
| 2022-23 | 36.1% | 29.3% |
| 2021-22 | 34.6% | 33.0% |
| 2018-19 | 34.8% | 36.2% |
| 2017-18 | 31.7% | 36.1% |
| 2016-17 | 32.1% | 34.4% |
| 2015-16 | 33.0% | 33.0% |
| 2014-15 | 25.0% | 26.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
37.7%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
34.5%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+3.2pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 38% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 35% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Westside Elementary
Westside Elementary's state test result (37.7% proficient) is higher than 5 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Elementary this school | 376 | 76.9% | 37.7% |
| Orchard Elementary Rio Linda | 366 | 75.1% | 34.7% |
| McManus (John A.) Elementary Chico | 397 | 77.6% | 26.9% |
| Grand Oaks Elementary Citrus Heights | 348 | 78.7% | 23.6% |
| Citrus Avenue Elementary Chico | 383 | 82.2% | 29.0% |
| D. H. White Elementary Rio Vista | 432 | 76.9% | 21.3% |
Matched among California 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 ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Sacramento County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 37.7% | #2,699 of 5,151 | #99 of 217 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 33.6% | #2,860 of 5,172 ▼ 292 | #106 of 217 ▼ 11 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 40.6% | #2,867 of 5,172 ▼ 104 | #103 of 217 ▼ 2 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +3.3pp | #2,170 of 5,116 | #82 of 213 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 376 | #3,979 of 5,915 | #168 of 238 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 26.9:1 | #5,083 of 5,352 | #222 of 227 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 67.9% | #896 of 5,354 | #135 of 227 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 76.9% | #2,471 of 5,625 | #91 of 235 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -10.9% | #2,570 of 3,837 | #85 of 145 |
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
376
+8 (+2%) vs 2020
-14% since 2010-11, when it was 437
Student : Teacher
26.9:1
was 28.3:1
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 | 376 | 14 | 26.9:1 | 77% (289) |
| 2023-24 | 376 | 14 | 26.9:1 | 74% (280) |
| 2022-23 | 363 | 14 | 25.9:1 | 76% (275) |
| 2020-21 | 368 | 13 | 28.3:1 | 76% (279) |
| 2017-18 | 422 | 16 | 26.4:1 | 73% (308) |
| 2015-16 | 412 | 14 | 29.4:1 | 73% (301) |
| 2010-11 | 437 | N/A | N/A | 69% (303) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Westside Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 11% (422 to 376); teachers down 12% (16 to 14).
About Westside Elementary
A small elementary school in Rio Linda, California, Westside Elementary is part of Twin Rivers Unified. Total enrollment is 376 students, and the grades served are kindergarten through 6.
Twin Rivers Unified is the local district for Westside Elementary. It runs 44 schools with 24,770 students.
Hispanic students make up 41% of enrollment at Westside Elementary, the largest share of any group. The next largest groups are 37% White, 10% multiracial, 7% Asian, and 3% Black. In Sacramento County overall, about 24% of residents are Hispanic. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 68, compared with 70 nationally.
Staffing at Westside Elementary comes to 14 full-time-equivalent teachers, or 26.9:1. Elementary schools in California have an average ratio of 22.3:1. On the income side, 77% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. For comparison, public schools in Sacramento County average 63%.
Westside Elementary holds a B- allk12 Grade, placing it above 52% of California public elementary schools.
Westside Elementary's average proficiency rate across its state test results of 37.7% is 3.2 points above the 34.5% the model predicts from its lunch-eligibility share.
American Community Survey estimates for Sacramento County show that the median household earns about $92,175 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 34%, and roughly 9% of residents are in poverty. Across Sacramento County, 387 public schools serve about 259,342 students.
Westside Preparatory Charter, less than a tenth of a mile away, is the closest public school. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8. On average proficiency, Westside Elementary is 5th of 8 nearby schools with test data.
Westside Elementary has an NCES locale of Suburb: Large.
Compared with 2020-21, when it had 368 students, enrollment in 2024-25 was about the same at 376. Students per teacher dropped from 28.3 in 2020-21 to 26.9 in 2024-25.
This page collects posts and questions about Westside Elementary, such as open houses, carpools, and field trips. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Sacramento County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,594,006
Census ACS
Median income
$92,175
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
387
259,342 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Twin Rivers Unified
- Grant Union HighHigh · 1,987 students
- Rio Linda HighHigh · 1,594 students
- Foothill HighHigh · 1,417 students
- Smythe Academy of Arts and SciencesElementary · 1,091 students
- Las Palmas ElementaryElementary · 1,001 students
- Woodridge ElementaryElementary · 814 students
Other schools in Rio Linda
- Rio Linda HighHigh · 1,594 students
- Heritage Peak CharterCombined · 1,181 students
- Dry Creek ElementaryElementary · 645 students
- Westside Preparatory CharterMiddle · 480 students
- Orchard ElementaryElementary · 366 students
- Rio Linda Preparatory AcademyMiddle · 331 students
Other Westside Elementary schools
40 other US public schools in 19 states are named Westside Elementary. Westside Elementary is the 32nd largest of the 41.
- Westside ElementaryThermal, CA · 349 students
- Westside ElementaryFive Points, CA · 135 students
- Westside Elementary SchoolANGLETON, TX · 1,029 students
- WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPALM BAY, FL · 984 students
- Westside Elementary SchoolValdosta, GA · 904 students
Nearby schools
- Westside Preparatory Charter0.0 mi · 480
- Heritage Peak Charter0.9 mi · 1,181
- Rio Linda Preparatory Academy1.4 mi · 331
- Rio Linda High1.5 mi · 1,594
- Orchard Elementary1.6 mi · 366
- Dry Creek Elementary1.7 mi · 645
Frequently asked questions
About Westside ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Westside Elementary?
Westside Elementary enrolls approximately 376 students in grades KG-06.
What age range does Westside Elementary serve?
Westside Elementary serves students from grade KG through grade 06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary is approximately 26.9:1 (14 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Westside Elementary?
Student demographics at Westside Elementary are roughly 37% White, 41% Hispanic, 3% Black, 7% Asian, 10% Two or more.
Is Westside Elementary public or private?
Westside Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Twin Rivers Unified.
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