Westside Elementary School

945 7th Ave W
West Fargo, ND 58078
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 413 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Westside Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 413 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 10% in ND
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Westside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:

School Overview

Westside Elementary School's student population of 413 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
413 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Westside Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westside Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ND)
#40 out of 461 schools
(Top 10%)
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62%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Westside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
2%
11%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
3%
6%
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Black
8%
5%
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White
81%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
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 North Dakota.
0.34
This chart displays the diversity score of Westside Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
27%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westside Elementary School's ranking?
Westside Elementary School is ranked #40 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Westside Elementary School?
413 students attend Westside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Westside Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Westside Elementary School offer ?
Westside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westside Elementary School part of?
Westside Elementary School is part of West Fargo 6 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 413 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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