Westside Elem

www.usd250.org

498 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Westside Elementary School, located at 430 West 5th in Pittsburg, Kansas, serves as a primary educational facility within the Pittsburg Community Schools (USD 250) district. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational learning environment for elementary-aged students, focusing on academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills. By fostering a supportive classroom atmosphere, the school aims to prepare children for their future educational transitions while maintaining a strong connection to the local Pittsburg community.

As part of the USD 250 district, Westside Elementary emphasizes a curriculum aligned with state standards, often integrating modern technology and diverse instructional methods to accommodate different learning styles. The school prides itself on maintaining a collaborative culture where teachers, staff, and families work together to ensure that every student has the resources necessary to succeed. Through various extracurricular activities and academic support systems, Westside strives to be a cornerstone of student development and community pride in Pittsburg.

498

Total Students

24.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westside Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	265
Hispanic	151
Black	10
Asian	5
Two or More	48
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	18

White
265 (53.2%)
Hispanic
151 (30.3%)
Two or More
48 (9.6%)
Pacific Islander
18 (3.6%)
Black
10 (2.0%)
Asian
5 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (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:	Pittsburg
Phone:	(620)235-3170
Website:	http://www.usd250.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	318
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 199

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 49