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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BAKER·NCES 120006000038

WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1 PANTHER CIR, GLEN ST MARY, FL 32040 · (904) 259-2216 · Baker County
GRADES 01–05ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL616 STUDENTS
Enrollment
616
Elementary
DISTRICT 595 · STATE 604
Student : Teacher
16.6:1
37 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.3:1 · STATE 17.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
52%
323 students
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 50%
Community
2
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 1
131
Grade 2
114
Grade 3
135
Grade 4
119
Grade 5
117
Student demographics
White
51183%
DISTRICT 78% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
173%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 38%
Black
6110%
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 21%
Two+
224%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 4%
Native American
41%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
30650%
Female
31050%

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Test scores

FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or Above
English Language Arts
58.3%
FL avg 56.7% . +4.4pp since 2023
Math
62.3%
FL avg 58.9% . +13.0pp since 2023
Source: FAST / B.E.S.T.. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
51.4%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
54.9%
based on FL schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-3.5pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
616
+60 (+11%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.6:1
was 15.4:1
% White
83%
was 83%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
10%
was 12%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Located at 1 PANTHER CIR, in GLEN ST MARY, Florida, WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a moderately sized elementary campus that enrolls 616 students (grades 1 through 5), run under BAKER.

BAKER runs 6 schools in total, collectively educating 4,763 students. WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of those campuses.

On the student-mix side, WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL shows that the student body is overwhelmingly White (83%). Beyond that, the school shows 10% Black, 4% multiracial, 3% Hispanic.

In terms of school funding signals, WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL logs 37 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 16.6:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.5:1, putting WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 52% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Baker County (around 44%), the school's rate is somewhat above typical.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 54.9% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 51.4%.

Zooming out to the county, Baker County reports that the typical household earns roughly $79,836 per year, roughly 18% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Baker County runs 10 public schools (combined enrollment of about 4,763 students), of which WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one.

The closest other public school is BAKER COUNTY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, roughly 0.2 miles away. 5 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. On composite proficiency, WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL comes 4th of 8 in the immediate cluster, above the nearby-schools average of 49.5%.

WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL operates from a town-based location.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count expanded 11%: 556 students in 2018 compared to 616 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio loosened from 15.4:1 in 2018 to 16.6:1 today.

Inside the community feed, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Baker County at a glance

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Population
28,430
Census ACS
Median income
$79,836
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
4,763 students

Quick facts

School name
WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
District
BAKER
Address
1 PANTHER CIR, GLEN ST MARY, FL 32040
Phone
(904) 259-2216
County
Baker County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
01–05
Total enrollment
616
Teachers (FTE)
37
Student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
323 (52%)
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
120006000038
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in BAKER
Other schools in GLEN ST MARY
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Frequently asked questions

About WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
How many students attend WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 616 students in grades 01-05.
Is WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an elementary school covering grades 01-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is approximately 16.6:1 (37 FTE teachers).
How diverse is WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reports a student body of 83% White, 3% Hispanic, 10% Black, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is overseen by BAKER in Baker County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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