WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

194 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Westside Elementary School, located at 1703 Philip Ave in Norfolk, Nebraska, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Norfolk Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes student growth, literacy, and core educational standards. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while promoting the values of a close-knit community.

Beyond its academic offerings, Westside Elementary is known for its dedication to building positive character traits and collaborative relationships among students, staff, and families. The school environment is designed to be inclusive and engaging, providing various resources and support systems to meet the diverse needs of its student body. As a key part of the Norfolk community, Westside plays a significant role in nurturing the social and intellectual development of its children from the early elementary years through their transition to middle school.

194

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	84
Hispanic	85
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	15
American Indian	5

Hispanic
85 (43.8%)
White
84 (43.3%)
Two or More
15 (7.7%)
American Indian
5 (2.6%)
Black
4 (2.1%)
Asian
1 (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:	NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)644-2561
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	194
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	114
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 43

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 34