West Side Elementary School

471 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

West Side Elementary School is a public school located in Rossville, Georgia, serving students in the Walker County School District. As a staple of the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for elementary-aged children, emphasizing core academic subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics. The school environment is structured to support developmental growth, encouraging students to build strong social-emotional skills alongside their academic progress.

Beyond the classroom, West Side Elementary is known for fostering a supportive school spirit—often reflected in their "Braves" mascot—which encourages engagement between students, teachers, and parents. The school prioritizes creating a safe and inclusive learning atmosphere, aiming to prepare its students for successful transitions into middle school. By leveraging local community involvement and dedicated staff, the school works to ensure that students receive a well-rounded educational experience tailored to the needs of the Rossville area.

471

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Side Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	321
Hispanic	79
Black	21
Asian	4
Two or More	46

White
321 (68.2%)
Hispanic
79 (16.8%)
Two or More
46 (9.8%)
Black
21 (4.5%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)

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:	Catoosa County
Phone:	(706)866-9211
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	471
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	466
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

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 86