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#923 of 1,294 schools in KS
Westside Elem
Elementary School · Pittsburg · Pittsburg, KS
A Pittsburg elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
430 West 5th, Pittsburg, KS 66762
- Math 25% proficient (2025)
- Reading 38% proficient (2025)
- 26.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westside Elem score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 56 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 31% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Westside Elem 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,885/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pittsburg), 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
$48,257
Median home value
$129,900
Median rent
$845/mo
College educated
36.8%
Homeownership
52.5%
Poverty rate
25.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66762; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| Lakeside ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Geo E Nettels ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 318 | Compare → |
| Meadowlark ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 414 | 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.
Pittsburg
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,501NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westside Elem is listed in Pittsburg; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westside Elem
Westside Elem is a public elementary school in Pittsburg, KS, part of Pittsburg, serving approximately 521 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 26.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #923 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westside Elem
What grades does Westside Elem serve?
Westside Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Westside Elem?
Westside Elem has an enrollment of approximately 521 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Elem is 26.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westside Elem rank in KS?
Westside Elem ranks #923 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Westside Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Westside Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westside Elem has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Westside Elem a charter school?
No, Westside Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westside Elem a Title I school?
No, Westside Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westside Elem?
72.9% of students at Westside Elem 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 521
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Crawford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (620) 235-3170
- Area population (ZIP 66762)
- 24,814
- Area average commute
- 14.8 min
- Area median age
- 28.8
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 · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 66762; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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