Westside Elementary School
#549 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#8487 of 50,301 nationally
About Westside Elementary School
Westside Elementary School is a public elementary located in Lake City, in the Columbia school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 695 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 74.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 549th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (91th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (25th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 695.
There are 11 schools in Lake City; Westside Elementary School ranks 2nd of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)73%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)43.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Westside Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Westside Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Pinemount Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students · 4.5 km away
Summers Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students · 5.1 km away
Lake City Middle School
Lake City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
809 students · 5.1 km away
Columbia High School
Lake City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,711 students · 6.1 km away
Richardson Sixth Grade Academy
Lake City · Public middle · Grades 6–6
455 students · 7.5 km away
Melrose Park Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
635 students · 7.9 km away
Columbia City Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
585 students · 8.2 km away
Five Points Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
349 students · 9.0 km away
Belmont Academy
Lake City · Charter other · Grades PK–12
828 students · 9.1 km away
Eastside Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
655 students · 9.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Shadowlawn Elementary School
Green Cove Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
695 students
Calusa Elementary School
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
695 students
Triangle Elementary School
Mount Dora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
695 students
Loxahatchee Groves Elementary
Loxahatchee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
695 students
Hidden Oak Elementary School
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
694 students
Coral Reef Elementary School
Palmetto Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
696 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Westside Elementary School a good school?
Westside Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 74.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #549 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Westside Elementary School rank in Florida?
Westside Elementary School ranks #549 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #8487 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School had 695 students in 2025.
Is Westside Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Westside Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Westside Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Westside Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.