Westside Elementary School

whitfield.k12.ga.us

549 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Westside Elementary School, located in the rural community of Rocky Face, Georgia, is a public school serving students in the Whitfield County School District. As part of a district focused on academic growth and community engagement, the school provides a foundational educational environment for elementary-aged children. It operates with the support and resources of the larger Whitfield County system, emphasizing a commitment to student success, literacy, and developmental learning within a supportive classroom setting.

The school is situated at 1815 Utility Rd, serving as a hub for local families in the Rocky Face area. Its connection to the broader district allows it to utilize standardized curricula and professional development programs aimed at preparing students for middle school transitions. For parents and community members interested in the school’s specific academic initiatives, calendar events, and administrative information, the official Whitfield County School District website at [http://whitfield.k12.ga.us](http://whitfield.k12.ga.us) serves as the primary resource for updates and school-specific news.

549

Total Students

42.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	410
Hispanic	83
Black	14
Asian	3
Two or More	35
American Indian	4

White
410 (74.7%)
Hispanic
83 (15.1%)
Two or More
35 (6.4%)
Black
14 (2.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.7%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)

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:	Whitfield County
Phone:	(706)673-6531
Website:	http://whitfield.k12.ga.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	549
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	457
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 36

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 86