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#252 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 3% in state

West Side Elementary

Elementary School · West Side Union Elementary · Healdsburg, CA

A West Side Union Elementary elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1201 Felta Rd., Healdsburg, CA 95448

  • Math 64% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 72% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change+0.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+18.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+29.7 pts
Overall Proficiency68% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+14.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.6:1
District spending per student$15,073
Chronic Absenteeism20.4%

Students at West Side Elementary score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency64%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency72%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2018, reaching 68% in 2024.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
58%
ELA
80%
2024
Math
64%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

36.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where West Side Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,771/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Healdsburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$103,048

Median home value

$1,030,100

Median rent

$2,129/mo

College educated

44.6%

Homeownership

62.4%

Poverty rate

10.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95448; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Healdsburg SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5privateK–81.9 mi212Compare →
St John the Baptist Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition3.8privateK–82.3 mi288Compare →
Healdsburg ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.3K–52.6 mi400Compare →
Cali Calmecac Language AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.9K–83.7 mi1,099Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

West Side Union Elementary

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$15,073NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Side Elementary is listed in West Side Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Side Elementary

West Side Elementary is a public elementary school in Healdsburg, CA, part of West Side Union Elementary, serving approximately 137 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #252 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about West Side Elementary

Sources:School's websiteWayback Machine

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

West Side Elementary is part of the West Side Union School District. The school operates under a mission to promote academic, physical, and social growth while respecting individual differences and cultural backgrounds 1. The Superintendent/Principal describes the institution as a "Small School with a Big Impact" and notes a focus on developing the whole child through core instruction and enrichment programs, including music, art, band, garden, and Spanish 2. The Felta Education Foundation supports the school by organizing volunteers and fundraising for these enrichment programs 1. The West Side Board of Trustees works collaboratively for the success of faculty, students, and families 2. Recent updates include a canceled clothing swap event and a bond project update dated April 2026 1. The school calendar lists various meetings, such as Board and FEF meetings, as well as student events like the Bobcat Assembly and Spring Talent Show 2.
Sources (2)
  1. westsideusd.org
  2. web.archive.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Side Elementary

What grades does West Side Elementary serve?

West Side Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend West Side Elementary?

West Side Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 137 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Side Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at West Side Elementary is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Side Elementary rank in CA?

West Side Elementary ranks #252 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is West Side Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

West Side Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at West Side Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Side Elementary has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is West Side Elementary a charter school?

No, West Side Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West Side Elementary a Title I school?

No, West Side Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Side Elementary?

36.5% of students at West Side Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
137
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Sonoma County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.4%
Area population (ZIP 95448)
15,868
Area average commute
18.7 min
Area median age
45.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95448; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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