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%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
413 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#40 out of 461 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
6%
Black
8%
5%
White
81%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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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