Needs Improvement
#708 of 719 schools in ID
Westside Elementary School
Elementary School · Payette Joint District · Payette, ID
A Payette Joint District elementary school serving grades 4th – 5th.
609 NORTH 5TH STREET, Payette, ID 83661
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 31% proficient (2022)
- 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westside Elementary School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 64 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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
78.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,320/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Payette), 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
$60,444
Median home value
$273,400
Median rent
$852/mo
College educated
13.2%
Homeownership
64.4%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83661; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River of Life Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Pioneer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| May Roberts Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–6 | 3.6 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| St Peter Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–7 | 4.1 mi | 34 | Compare → |
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Payette Joint District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,042NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westside Elementary School is listed in PAYETTE JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westside Elementary School
Westside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Payette, ID, part of Payette Joint District, serving approximately 209 students in grades 4th-5th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #708 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% 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 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 209 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary School is 20.9:1. 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 #708 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Westside Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westside Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% 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?
78.9% 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 209
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Payette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (208) 642-3241
- Area population (ZIP 83661)
- 10,788
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 83661; 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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