Very Good
#134 of 719 schools in ID
Top 19% in state
Westside Elementary School
Elementary School · Idaho Falls District · Idaho Falls, ID
An Idaho Falls District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2680 NEWMAN DRIVE, Idaho Falls, ID 83402
- Math 56% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 21:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westside Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 61% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Westside Elementary School 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,572/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Idaho Falls), 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
$72,064
Median home value
$301,400
Median rent
$904/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
64.1%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83402; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Hollow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 474 | Compare → |
| Ethel Boyes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 528 | Compare → |
| American Heritage Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 536 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Idaho Falls District
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #1 of 18
- District spending per student
- $10,159NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westside Elementary School is listed in IDAHO FALLS DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westside Elementary School
Westside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Idaho Falls, ID, part of Idaho Falls District, serving approximately 484 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #134 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westside Elementary School
What grades does Westside Elementary School serve?
Westside Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 484 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary School is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westside Elementary School rank in ID?
Westside Elementary School ranks #134 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Westside Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westside Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Westside Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westside Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Westside Elementary School a charter school?
No, Westside Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westside Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Westside Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westside Elementary School?
31.8% of students at Westside Elementary School 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 484
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Bonneville County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.9%
- Phone
- (208) 525-7666
- Area population (ZIP 83402)
- 29,683
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 33
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 83402; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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