Westside Elem
#524 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#37070 of 50,301 nationally
About Westside Elem
Westside Elem is a public elementary located in Pittsburg, in the Pittsburg school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 498 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 32.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 524th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (12th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 498.
There are 6 schools in Pittsburg; Westside Elem ranks 4th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)70.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.8
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 Elem by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Westside Elem
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Pittsburg Middle School
Pittsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
692 students · 1.1 km away
Lakeside Elem
Pittsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
406 students · 1.2 km away
Geo E Nettels Elem
Pittsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
343 students · 3.1 km away
Meadowlark Elementary
Pittsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
403 students · 3.3 km away
Pittsburg High
Pittsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,033 students · 3.4 km away
Frontenac Jr. High
Frontenac · Public middle · Grades 6–8
219 students · 5.0 km away
Frontenac Sr. High School
Frontenac · Public high · Grades 9–12
298 students · 5.0 km away
Frank Layden Elem
Frontenac · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students · 5.0 km away
Southeast Middle School
Cherokee · Public middle · Grades 5–8
128 students · 12 km away
Southeast Elementary School
Weir · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
149 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
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500 students
Mill Creek Elem
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495 students
Midland Trail
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
Ross Elementary School
Dodge City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
502 students
Whittier Elem
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
502 students
Seltzer Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Westside Elem a good school?
Westside Elem has a Success Index (US) of 32.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #524 of 686 in Kansas. 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 Elem rank in Kansas?
Westside Elem ranks #524 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #37070 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Westside Elem?
Westside Elem had 498 students in 2025.
Is Westside Elem a elementary school or a high school?
Westside Elem is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Westside Elem?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Westside Elem; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.