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Westside Elementary School

Summary:

Westside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Payette, Idaho, serving grades 4-5 with a total enrollment of 202 students. The school has seen a shift in its student demographics, with an increase in Hispanic students and a decrease in White students over the past few years.

Westside Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages in standardized test scores, with only 28.9% of students proficient or better in ISAT/Math, 26.5% in ISAT/Science, and 26.3% in ISAT/English Language Arts, significantly lower than the state averages. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 14.6% and a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 78.71%. Additionally, Westside Elementary has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 22.4 students per teacher.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Park Intermediate School in the Weiser District, Westside Elementary generally underperforms in academic metrics. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from a high of 69th out of 359 Idaho elementary schools in 2009-2010 to 254th out of 301 in 2023-2024. These factors suggest that Westside Elementary may require targeted interventions and additional support to improve student outcomes and provide equitable educational opportunities for its students.


Detail:

Public 4-5

 609 North 5th Street
       Payette, ID  83661-2329

(208) 642-3241

District: Payette Joint District

SchoolDigger Rank:
254th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,366 Help


Students who attend Westside Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    McCain Middle School
High:    Payette High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.9 Help
Number of students:  209

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.2%
Hispanic:
36.4%
Two or more races:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Westside Elementary School ranks worse than 84.4% of elementary schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.35. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.2%), Hispanic (36.4%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westside Elementary School is 20.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westside Elementary School is $8,366.
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Rank History for Westside Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Westside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 24.25 295th 335 11.9%
2009 50.74 197th 349 43.6%
2010 72.33 69th 356 80.6%
2011 69.54 90th 359 74.9%
2012 62.76 132nd 354 62.7%
2013 31.03 293rd 357 17.9%
2015 25.21 178th 226 21.2%
2016 12.03 220th 240 8.3%
2017 14.59 261st 292 10.6%
2018 10.77 241st 254 5.1%
2024 14.35 254th 301 15.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Westside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.26 121st 121 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Westside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.25 121st 121 0.0%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho 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.

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Enrollment information for Westside Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 414 414
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 406 406
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 309 309
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 330 330
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 303 303
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 303 303
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 298 298
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 296 296
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 322 322
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 312 312
2001 230 0 1 66 1 n/a n/a 0 298
2002 233 0 3 65 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2003 233 0 3 65 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2004 234 0 2 56 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2005 216 0 2 57 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2006 201 0 0 64 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2007 177 0 2 60 2 n/a n/a 0 241
2008 189 2 7 52 1 n/a n/a 0 251
2009 181 2 1 53 2 n/a n/a 0 239
2010 182 2 2 68 1 n/a n/a 0 255
2011 176 1 0 77 1 1 7 0 263
2012 157 2 0 80 0 1 7 0 247
2013 142 1 0 94 0 0 5 0 242
2014 164 1 0 77 2 0 5 0 249
2015 148 0 0 79 0 0 4 0 231
2016 129 1 0 79 2 0 8 0 219
2017 148 0 0 82 0 0 9 0 239
2018 144 1 0 90 0 0 8 0 243
2019 145 3 0 78 1 0 10 0 237
2020 133 1 0 69 1 1 4 0 209
2021 118 0 1 73 1 1 4 0 198
2022 125 1 1 72 1 1 5 0 206
2023 132 2 0 62 0 0 6 0 202
2024 128 0 2 76 0 0 3 0 209

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 Westside Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 414 17.0 24.3 40.6
1992 406 17.7 22.9 43.3
1993 309 14.4 21.5 42.4
1994 330 13.7 24.1 47.9
1995 303 14.8 20.5 40.9
1996 303 14.8 20.5 40.9
1997 298 15.3 19.5 62.4
1998 296 13.4 22.1 56.1
1999 322 16.7 19.3 59.3
2000 312 17.2 18.1 53.2
2001 298 17.0 17.5 66.1
2002 301 14.7 20.5 61.8
2003 301 14.7 20.5 61.8
2004 292 13.3 22.0 60.3
2005 275 14.0 19.6 63.3
2006 265 12.0 22.1 67.9
2007 241 13.3 18.1 67.2
2008 251 13.0 19.3 70.9
2009 239 12.0 19.9 72.4
2010 255 13.0 19.6 74.1
2011 263 12.3 21.3 70.7
2012 247 11.3 21.8 77.3
2013 242 10.1 23.8 77.3
2014 249 10.1 24.4 72.7
2015 231 11.0 21.0 79.2
2016 219 11.0 19.9 75.8
2017 239 10.6 22.5 78.7
2018 243 12.0 20.2 78.6
2019 237 10.0 23.7 78.9
2020 209 10.0 20.9 78.9
2021 198 10.6 18.5 78.8
2022 206 9.0 22.8 78.6
2023 202 9.0 22.4 78.7
2024 209 10.0 20.9 78.9

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 Westside Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 414 17.0 24.3 40.6
1992 406 17.7 22.9 43.3
1993 309 14.4 21.5 42.4
1994 330 13.7 24.1 47.9
1995 303 14.8 20.5 40.9
1996 303 14.8 20.5 40.9
1997 298 15.3 19.5 62.4
1998 296 13.4 22.1 56.1
1999 322 16.7 19.3 59.3
2000 312 17.2 18.1 53.2
2001 298 17.0 17.5 66.1
2002 301 14.7 20.5 61.8
2003 301 14.7 20.5 61.8
2004 292 13.3 22.0 60.3
2005 275 14.0 19.6 63.3
2006 265 12.0 22.1 67.9
2007 241 13.3 18.1 67.2
2008 251 13.0 19.3 70.9
2009 239 12.0 19.9 72.4
2010 255 13.0 19.6 74.1
2011 263 12.3 21.3 70.7
2012 247 11.3 21.8 77.3
2013 242 10.1 23.8 77.3
2014 249 10.1 24.4 72.7
2015 231 11.0 21.0 79.2
2016 219 11.0 19.9 75.8
2017 239 10.6 22.5 78.7
2018 243 12.0 20.2 78.6
2019 237 10.0 23.7 78.9
2020 209 10.0 20.9 78.9
2021 198 10.6 18.5 78.8
2022 206 9.0 22.8 78.6
2023 202 9.0 22.4 78.7
2024 209 10.0 20.9 78.9

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Westside Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,101 (25.1%) $6,265 (74.9%) $8,366

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westside Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
All Grades Math (Westside Elementary School)20.232.2
 12%
   All Grades Math (Payette Joint District)23.926.1
 2.2%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades Science (Westside Elementary School)56.722.6
 34.1%
   All Grades Science (Payette Joint District)49.119.8
 29.3%
   All Grades Science (Idaho)58.940.8
 18.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Westside Elementary School)34.231.6
 2.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Payette Joint District)35.232.7
 2.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)5552.2
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students237202
 14.8%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic7862
 20.5%
Pacific Islander00
White145132
 9%
Two or More Races106
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.9%78.7%
 0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Westside Elementary School

Students at Westside Elementary School are 61% White, 36% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Westside Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : McCain Middle School
High : Payette High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 209 students attended Westside Elementary School.

Westside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 15.6% of Idaho elementary schools.


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