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#957 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 45% in state
Westside Elementary
Elementary School · River Falls School District · River Falls, WI
A River Falls School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1007 W Pine St, River Falls, WI 54022
- Math 71% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westside Elementary score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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 Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated990/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (River 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
$91,292
Median home value
$349,700
Median rent
$1,059/mo
College educated
44.6%
Homeownership
70.7%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54022; 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 Falls 4 ChildrenEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK | 0.4 mi | 192 | Compare → |
| River Falls Public Montessori AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 182 | Compare → |
| Greenwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 401 | Compare → |
| Rocky Branch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 412 | 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.
River Falls School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $11,933NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westside Elementary is listed in River Falls School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westside Elementary
Westside Elementary is a public elementary school in River Falls, WI, part of River Falls School District, serving approximately 411 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #957 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westside Elementary
What grades does Westside Elementary serve?
Westside Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Westside Elementary?
Westside Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 411 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westside Elementary rank in WI?
Westside Elementary ranks #957 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Westside Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Westside Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westside Elementary?
22.9% of students at Westside Elementary 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
- 411
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (715) 425-1815
- Area population (ZIP 54022)
- 24,245
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 33
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 · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 54022; 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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