At a glance
Reported students
367
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee elementary enrollment
34th percentile
Compared with 1,016 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
465
West Side Elementary School: 367 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 369
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.3:1
What the reported data says about West Side Elementary School
West Side Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Elizabethton. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Elizabethton City Schools. NCES reports 367 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,016 elementary schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 454 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (90.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.4%). English learners represent 2.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking West Side Elementary School
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White90.7%
- Hispanic4.4%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Elizabethton City Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Harold McCormick Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
341 reported students
East Side Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
465 reported students
T A Dugger Junior High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
619 reported students
Elizabethton High School
High · Grades 09–12
886 reported students
Public schools near West Side Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold McCormick Elementary School Elementary · Elizabethton City Schools | KG–05 | 341 | 1.7 mi |
| East Side Elementary School Elementary · Elizabethton City Schools | PK–05 | 465 | 2.4 mi |
| Central Elementary School Elementary · Carter County Schools | PK–05 | 267 | 2.4 mi |
| Happy Valley Elementary School Elementary · Carter County Schools | PK–04 | 506 | 2.9 mi |
| Valley Forge Elementary School Elementary · Carter County Schools | PK–05 | 186 | 3.7 mi |
| Mountain View Elementary School Elementary · Johnson City Schools | PK–05 | 472 | 5.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Side Elementary School
What grades does West Side Elementary School serve?
West Side Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Elizabethton City Schools.
How many students attend West Side Elementary School?
West Side Elementary School reported 367 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 34th percentile among 1,016 Tennessee elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 369 students.
Is West Side Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
West Side Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Elizabethton City Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is West Side Elementary School in?
West Side Elementary School is part of Elizabethton City Schools, based in Elizabethton, TN, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near West Side Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Harold McCormick Elementary School (1.7 mi), East Side Elementary School (2.4 mi), Central Elementary School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.