Excellent
#136 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 8% in state
Westside Elementary
Elementary School · Robertson County · Springfield, TN
A Robertson County elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
309 Alsup DR, Springfield, TN 37172
- Math 48% proficient (2014)
- Reading 33% proficient (2014)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Westside Elementary score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2014 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 9 points across the 6-year record (2009–2014) and has held near 41% recently.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2014) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2014)
Based on 12 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Nashville map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,308/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springfield), 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
$71,103
Median home value
$282,000
Median rent
$1,132/mo
College educated
19.1%
Homeownership
69.4%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37172; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 1.8 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Crestview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 3.0 mi | 791 | Compare → |
| South Haven Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 319 | Compare → |
| Krisle ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 4.8 mi | 385 | 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.
Robertson County
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #1 of 22
- District spending per student
- $11,721NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westside Elementary is listed in Robertson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westside Elementary
Westside Elementary is a public elementary school in Springfield, TN, part of Robertson County, serving approximately 318 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #136 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westside Elementary
What grades does Westside Elementary serve?
Westside Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Westside Elementary?
Westside Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 318 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westside Elementary rank in TN?
Westside Elementary ranks #136 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Westside Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Westside Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westside Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Is Westside Elementary a charter school?
No, Westside Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westside Elementary a Title I school?
No, Westside Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 318
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Robertson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.2%
- Phone
- (615) 384-8495
- Area population (ZIP 37172)
- 31,420
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
Official sources & links
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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 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 37172; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2014; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.