West Side Elementary School

344 Polk St Nw
Marietta, GA 30064
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 533 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Side Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 533 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 10% in GA
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Side Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

West Side Elementary School's student population of 533 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
533 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

West Side Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Side Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#130 out of 2204 schools
(Top 10%)
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69%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Side Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Side Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Side Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
6%
18%
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Black
11%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Side Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
75%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of West Side Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Side Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Side Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Side Elementary School's ranking?
West Side Elementary School is ranked #130 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are West Side Elementary School often compared to?
West Side Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain View Elementary School, Kincaid Elementary School, A.l. Burruss Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend West Side Elementary School?
533 students attend West Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of West Side Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Side Elementary School?
West Side Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Side Elementary School offer ?
West Side Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is West Side Elementary School part of?
West Side Elementary School is part of Marietta City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 533 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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