West Side Elementary in Worland, WY

At a glance

Reported students

158

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

14.78

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

10.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

04–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Wyoming elementary enrollment

33rd percentile

Compared with 184 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

158

West Side Elementary: 158 reported students.

State peer staffing position

49th percentile

10.7:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

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: 164
Teachers (FTE): 15.32
Student–teacher ratio: 10.7:1

What the reported data says about West Side Elementary

West Side Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades 04–05 in Worland. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Washakie County School District #1. NCES reports 158 students for 2024–25.

Among 184 elementary schools in Wyoming with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 227 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.7:1, close to the Wyoming median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (75.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.3%). English learners represent 2.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking West Side Elementary

1How do the reported 10.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.78 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by 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 0.34 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.4%
Students with disabilities: 20.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 41.8%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0.34
Nurses (FTE): 0.2
Psychologists (FTE): 0.2
Social workers (FTE): 0.2

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White75.3%
Hispanic20.3%
Black0%
Asian1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial2.5%

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

Not reported as 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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

South Side Elementary

Elementary · Grades 02–03

158 reported students

East Side Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–01

151 reported students

Worland Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

270 reported students

White Hawk Academy

High · Grades 06–12

16 reported students

Worland High School

High · Grades 09–12

339 reported students

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Public schools near West Side Elementary

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
South Side Elementary Elementary · Washakie County School District #1	02–03	158	0.5 mi
Worland High School High · Washakie County School District #1	09–12	339	0.9 mi
White Hawk Academy High · Washakie County School District #1	06–12	16	0.9 mi
East Side Elementary Elementary · Washakie County School District #1	KG–01	151	1 mi
Worland Middle School Middle · Washakie County School District #1	06–08	270	1 mi
Wyoming Boys School High · Wyoming Department of Family Services	07–12	0	4.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about West Side Elementary

What grades does West Side Elementary serve?

West Side Elementary reports grades 04–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Washakie County School District #1.

How many students attend West Side Elementary?

West Side Elementary reported 158 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 184 Wyoming elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 164 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at West Side Elementary?

The calculated ratio is 10.7:1, based on 158 students and 14.78 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wyoming median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is West Side Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?

West Side Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Washakie County School District #1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of West Side Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

41.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is West Side Elementary in?

West Side Elementary is part of Washakie County School District #1, based in Worland, WY, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near West Side Elementary?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include South Side Elementary (0.5 mi), Worland High School (0.9 mi), White Hawk Academy (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.