WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.westside.brevard.k12.fl.us

984 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Westside Elementary School, located in Palm Bay, Florida, is a public school serving students in the Brevard Public Schools district. As part of a larger district known for its commitment to academic standards and community involvement, Westside Elementary focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. The school strives to create a supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement and prepares children for success as they transition to middle school.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Westside Elementary serves as a focal point for the surrounding Palm Bay community. The school typically integrates extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to foster a well-rounded educational experience. By maintaining strong communication with families and adhering to the broader goals of the Brevard County school system, Westside aims to equip its diverse student body with the essential skills and character traits necessary for lifelong learning.

984

Total Students

65.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	407
Hispanic	225
Black	250
Asian	14
Two or More	82
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
407 (41.4%)
Black
250 (25.4%)
Hispanic
225 (22.9%)
Two or More
82 (8.3%)
Asian
14 (1.4%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BREVARD
Phone:	(321)956-5050
Website:	http://www.westside.brevard.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	984
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	403
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 44

Kindergarten 115

Grade 1 128

Grade 2 115

Grade 3 149

Grade 4 129

Grade 5 141

Grade 6 163

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	44
Kindergarten	115
Grade 1	128
Grade 2	115
Grade 3	149
Grade 4	129
Grade 5	141
Grade 6	163

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	440	44.7%
Male	544	55.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)