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Westside Elementary School

2680 Newman Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 484 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Westside Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 484 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 20% in ID
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Westside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

School Overview

Westside Elementary School's student population of 484 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
A World Class Education

School Rankings

Westside Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westside Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ID)
#130 out of 704 schools
(Top 20%)
53%
41%
65%
55%
50-54%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
78%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.36
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westside Elementary School's ranking?
Westside Elementary School is ranked #130 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Westside Elementary School often compared to?
Westside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairview Elementary School, Fox Hollow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Westside Elementary School?
484 students attend Westside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Westside Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Westside Elementary School offer ?
Westside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westside Elementary School part of?
Westside Elementary School is part of Idaho Falls School District.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2025
Westside's teachers are amazing. They teach my child more than school subjects. They teach them confidence. Keep up the good work.
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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 484 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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