Westside Elementary

1320 Buena Vista Dr
Sun Prairie, WI 53590

www.sunprairieschools.org

434 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Westside Elementary is a public school located in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, serving as part of the Sun Prairie Area School District. Situated at 1320 Buena Vista Dr, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for its students. As part of a growing school district, Westside emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong, community-oriented atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often integrating modern instructional practices with a focus on student engagement. By utilizing resources provided by the Sun Prairie Area School District, Westside Elementary maintains a commitment to excellence in education, offering various programs and services aimed at ensuring that every child is prepared for their future academic endeavors. Families interested in more specific information regarding school policies, calendar events, or academic initiatives can visit their official district website at http://www.spasd.k12.wi.us.

434

Total Students

47.9

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westside Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	126
Hispanic	89
Black	129
Asian	27
Two or More	61
American Indian	2

Black
129 (29.7%)
White
126 (29.0%)
Hispanic
89 (20.5%)
Two or More
61 (14.1%)
Asian
27 (6.2%)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sun Prairie Area School District
Phone:	(608)834-7500
Website:	http://www.sunprairieschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	434
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	252
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 5

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 62