Westside Elementary School

wes.lowndes.k12.ga.us/

904 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Westside Elementary School, located at 2470 James Road in Valdosta, Georgia, is a public school serving students within the Lowndes County School District. As a key component of the local educational landscape, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It serves the surrounding community by providing a foundational education designed to prepare young students for middle school and beyond through a curriculum aligned with Georgia’s educational standards.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Westside Elementary is characterized by its commitment to school-community partnerships and the holistic development of its students. The school actively encourages parental involvement and maintains a digital presence through its official website, which serves as a central hub for administrative resources, event calendars, and updates regarding school policies. By focusing on both intellectual achievement and a positive school climate, Westside Elementary strives to ensure that every student has access to the tools and guidance necessary for long-term success.

904

Total Students

63.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	528
Hispanic	101
Black	188
Asian	40
Two or More	43
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
528 (58.4%)
Black
188 (20.8%)
Hispanic
101 (11.2%)
Two or More
43 (4.8%)
Asian
40 (4.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Lowndes County
Phone:	(229)245-2289
Website:	http://wes.lowndes.k12.ga.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	904
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	589
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 71

Kindergarten 113

Grade 1 134

Grade 2 138

Grade 3 146

Grade 4 161

Grade 5 141