Westside Primary

201 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Westside Primary School is a public elementary school located in the rural community of Quantico, Maryland, serving students in Wicomico County. As a primary-level institution, the school typically focuses on foundational education for early childhood through the primary grades, emphasizing core academic skills in a supportive, community-centered environment. Its location on Quantico Road places it within a quiet, residential area, reflecting the school’s role as a neighborhood hub for local families.

The school is part of the Wicomico County Public Schools district, which is committed to preparing students for future success through a blend of traditional instruction and developmental learning. Like many schools in the region, Westside Primary prioritizes creating a safe and engaging atmosphere that fosters early social and academic growth. Because it is a smaller school in a close-knit community, it generally maintains a focused approach to individualized student attention and strong parent-teacher collaboration.

201

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westside Primary
Demographic	Student Count
White	122
Hispanic	25
Black	27
Asian	4
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	1

White
122 (60.7%)
Black
27 (13.4%)
Hispanic
25 (12.4%)
Two or More
22 (10.9%)
Asian
4 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wicomico County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)677-5117
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	201
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	115
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 40

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 77