Excellent
#111 of 967 schools in NE
Top 11% in state
Westside Elementary School
Elementary School · Norfolk Public Schools · Norfolk, NE
A Norfolk Public Schools elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1703 PHILIP AVE PO BOX 139, Norfolk, NE 68702
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 10.7:1 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: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 60% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,353/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–4 | 0.5 mi | 210 | Compare → |
| Norfolk Catholic Elem.Private · tuition | 6.8private | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 254 | Compare → |
| Little Panthers PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK | 0.8 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Bel Air Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–4 | 1.0 mi | 324 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Norfolk Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #1 of 11
- District spending per student
- $13,425NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westside Elementary School is listed in NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westside Elementary School
Westside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Norfolk, NE, part of Norfolk Public Schools, serving approximately 193 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #111 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% 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 4th.
How many students attend Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 193 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary School is 10.7:1. 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 NE?
Westside Elementary School ranks #111 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Westside Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westside Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westside Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% 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?
75.6% 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 193
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.6%
- Phone
- (402) 644-2561
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.
- 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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