Is West Side Elementary a good school?

West Side Elementary ranks 871 st of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend West Side Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 137 students attended West Side Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of West Side Elementary?

Students at West Side Elementary are 72% White, 23% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

West Side Elementary

Summary:

West Side Elementary is a public elementary school in Healdsburg, California, serving 137 students in grades K-6 and part of the West Side Union Elementary District. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top 15% of California elementary schools, with strong academic results that outshine many nearby schools.

West Side Elementary's students excel on state assessments, with 72.46% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 63.77% in Mathematics, far exceeding the state averages. The school's 3rd-grade students are particularly impressive, with 94.44% proficient or better in Mathematics compared to the state average of 45.64%. West Side also stands out for its performance among specific student groups, with male students and white students ranking in the top 6% and 12% of California elementary schools, respectively.

While West Side Elementary outperforms nearby schools like Mark West Elementary and Guerneville Elementary (Charter), the nearby Alexander Valley Elementary also demonstrates strong academic performance, suggesting that the region has multiple high-quality educational options. However, West Side Elementary's relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students (24.82%) compared to nearby schools may contribute to its exceptional results, highlighting the impact of socioeconomic factors on student achievement.

Detail:

Public K-6

1201 Felta Rd.
Healdsburg, CA 95448-9476

(707) 433-3923

District: West Side Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
871^st of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 19.5

Number of students: 137

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.5%

Hispanic:

22.6%

Two or more races:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Side Elementary ranks better than 85.1% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.84. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.5%), Hispanic (22.6%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Side Elementary is 19.5. (See more...)

Compare West Side Elementary employs 7 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Side Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks West Side Elementary 871^st of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See West Side Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Male students:

White students:

West Side Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks West Side Union Elementary 163^rd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Side Elementary

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Rank History for all students at West Side Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	64.15	1520^th	4809	68.4%
2005	54.44	1982^nd	4822	58.9%
2006	57.45	1849^th	4818	61.6%
2007	53.27	2144^th	5113	58.1%
2008	60.05	1852^nd	5113	63.8%
2009	43.05	2872^nd	5193	44.7%
2010	68.69	1531^st	5314	71.2%
2011	54.46	2327^th	5377	56.7%
2012	57.98	2160^th	5390	59.9%
2013	64.19	1878^th	5530	66.0%
2015	66.20	1647^th	5611	70.6%
2016	62.62	1878^th	5614	66.5%
2017	48.68	2622^nd	5692	53.9%
2018	64.76	1823^rd	5662	67.8%
2019	76.38	1325^th	5789	77.1%
2022	90.94	656^th	5883	88.8%
2023	88.17	814^th	5874	86.1%
2024	86.84	871^st	5862	85.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Side Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	61.35	1683^rd	5173	67.5%

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Rank History for Female students at West Side Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	68.46	1572^nd	5413	71.0%
2019	86.53	746^th	5492	86.4%
2022	84.81	882^nd	5635	84.3%
2023	84.79	900^th	5617	84.0%

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Rank History for Male students at West Side Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	57.55	2044^th	5431	62.4%
2019	50.42	2437^th	5510	55.8%
2023	96.71	171^st	5650	97.0%
2024	94.18	340^th	5636	94.0%

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Rank History for White students at West Side Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	62.13	1125^th	2737	58.9%
2019	62.00	1134^th	2834	60.0%
2022	81.58	392^nd	2726	85.6%
2023	83.32	296^th	2662	88.9%
2024	83.18	310^th	2647	88.3%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Side Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	78	0	2	33	0	n/a	n/a	0	113
1989	114	0	0	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	137
1990	99	0	1	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	125
1991	92	0	2	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	121
1992	103	0	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	118
1993	129	0	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	141
1994	119	0	0	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	145
1995	126	0	0	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	144
1996	126	0	0	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	144
1997	115	0	0	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	144
1998	97	0	3	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	130
1999	106	0	2	38	0	n/a	n/a	4	150
2000	119	0	0	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	153
2001	110	0	0	36	0	n/a	n/a	0	146
2002	110	0	0	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	144
2003	110	0	0	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	144
2004	118	0	0	37	0	n/a	n/a	0	155
2005	97	0	0	30	1	n/a	n/a	21	149
2006	100	0	1	28	0	n/a	n/a	14	143
2007	134	0	1	26	0	n/a	n/a	9	170
2008	133	n/a	1	22	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	156
2009	130	0	0	22	0	0	11	0	163
2010	133	0	0	30	0	0	8	0	171
2011	143	0	1	24	0	0	7	0	175
2012	140	0	0	37	0	0	6	0	183
2013	139	0	0	35	0	0	5	0	179
2014	134	0	0	34	0	0	2	0	170
2015	117	0	0	44	0	0	5	0	166
2016	115	0	0	59	0	0	5	0	179
2017	110	0	0	62	0	0	7	0	179
2018	113	0	0	62	0	0	7	0	182
2019	112	0	0	59	0	0	7	0	178
2020	106	0	0	60	1	0	7	0	174
2021	93	0	0	55	1	0	8	0	157
2022	93	0	0	40	1	0	5	0	139
2023	93	0	0	35	1	0	8	0	137
2024	98	0	0	31	1	0	7	0	137

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Side Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	113	5.5	20.5	n/a
1989	137	6.8	20.1	n/a
1990	125	6.8	18.3	n/a
1991	121	5.8	20.8	n/a
1992	118	5.9	20.0	16.9
1993	141	5.9	23.9	11.3
1994	145	6.0	24.2	20.7
1995	144	6.8	21.2	15.3
1996	144	6.8	21.2	15.3
1997	144	7.8	18.5	24.3
1998	130	8.3	15.7	16.9
1999	150	8.3	18.1	24.7
2000	153	7.9	19.4	25.5
2001	146	7.6	19.2	22.6
2002	144	7.6	18.9	25
2003	144	7.6	18.9	25
2004	155	7.7	20.1	23.9
2005	149	8.1	18.4	25
2006	143	7.6	18.8	16.3
2007	170	8.0	21.3	11.2
2008	156	9.0	17.3	14.7
2009	163	8.0	18.1	18.4
2010	171	8.0	21.3	12.3
2011	175	n/a	n/a	21.7
2012	183	7.6	24.0	n/a
2013	179	7.6	23.5	17.3
2014	170	7.0	24.2	19.4
2015	166	7.0	23.7	25.9
2016	179	8.0	22.3	27.9
2017	179	8.0	22.3	25.7
2018	182	7.0	26.0	34.6
2019	178	8.0	22.2	37.1
2020	174	n/a	n/a	27.6
2021	157	8.0	19.6	33.1
2022	139	7.0	19.8	25.2
2023	137	7.0	19.5	24.8
2024	137	7.0	19.5	36.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Side Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	113	5.5	20.5	n/a
1989	137	6.8	20.1	n/a
1990	125	6.8	18.3	n/a
1991	121	5.8	20.8	n/a
1992	118	5.9	20.0	16.9
1993	141	5.9	23.9	11.3
1994	145	6.0	24.2	20.7
1995	144	6.8	21.2	15.3
1996	144	6.8	21.2	15.3
1997	144	7.8	18.5	24.3
1998	130	8.3	15.7	16.9
1999	150	8.3	18.1	24.7
2000	153	7.9	19.4	25.5
2001	146	7.6	19.2	22.6
2002	144	7.6	18.9	25
2003	144	7.6	18.9	25
2004	155	7.7	20.1	23.9
2005	149	8.1	18.4	25
2006	143	7.6	18.8	16.3
2007	170	8.0	21.3	11.2
2008	156	9.0	17.3	14.7
2009	163	8.0	18.1	18.4
2010	171	8.0	21.3	12.3
2011	175	n/a	n/a	21.7
2012	183	7.6	24.0	n/a
2013	179	7.6	23.5	17.3
2014	170	7.0	24.2	19.4
2015	166	7.0	23.7	25.9
2016	179	8.0	22.3	27.9
2017	179	8.0	22.3	25.7
2018	182	7.0	26.0	34.6
2019	178	8.0	22.2	37.1
2020	174	n/a	n/a	27.6
2021	157	8.0	19.6	33.1
2022	139	7.0	19.8	25.2
2023	137	7.0	19.5	24.8
2024	137	7.0	19.5	36.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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