West Side Elementary

444 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

West Side Elementary School is a public school located in Picayune, Mississippi, serving students within the Picayune School District. Committed to fostering academic growth and personal development, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment for its elementary-aged population. Through its curriculum and extracurricular efforts, the school emphasizes the development of fundamental literacy and numeracy skills while encouraging students to become active, engaged members of the local community.

In addition to its academic programs, West Side Elementary places a strong emphasis on character building and community involvement. The school serves as a central hub for families in the Kirkwood Street area, offering resources and opportunities that bridge the gap between classroom instruction and home life. By maintaining a focus on school safety and student well-being, the administration works to ensure that all students have the necessary tools to succeed as they transition to the middle school level.

444

Total Students

26.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Side Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	267
Hispanic	36
Black	110
Asian	8
Two or More	21
American Indian	2

White
267 (60.1%)
Black
110 (24.8%)
Hispanic
36 (8.1%)
Two or More
21 (4.7%)
Asian
8 (1.8%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Picayune School District
Phone:	(601)798-3625
Website:	http://picayuneschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	444
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	309
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 84

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 47