West Side Elementary School encourages students to develop talents and master skills needed for success. need for future success. The school offers a rich curriculum, complemented by a gifted program to keep accelerated learners going strong. Weekly specials in art, music, PE, STEM (science, technology, education and mathematics) and innovation enhance the program. West Side also offers extracurricular activities that range from a daily student-produced news show to a drama club that’s supported by The Strand Theater.
Established in 1949, West Side Elementary School enrolls roughly more than 500 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The campus has a playground and gymnasium that were renovated in 2019, a multimedia production room, and a garden and greenhouse. The school touts an accomplished faculty, with 80% of teachers holding advanced degrees and 75% of teachers holding gifted endorsements.
West Side Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
344 Polk St NW,
Marietta, GA
Marietta City Schools
School Details
Head of School
Christina Wagoner
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
69%
Reading Proficiency
68%
Niche Grade
A
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
69%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.6%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
49.2%
State Average
15.6%
Science
21.8%
State Average
10.6%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
541:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%
White
74.9%
Black
11.6%
Two or more races
6.8%
Hispanic
5.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/1/2024
Almost no one is diverse here. It's a bunch of upper-middle class white people, and a lot of their parents went to school together, so everyone is very similar. The actual teaching part is good, but it's just that the other people there are all very like-minded, and nothing is ever challenged.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/23/2025
This school shows sign of extreme racism. Not only is the front desk clerk disgustingly rude. On Thursday, May 22, 2025, my child and I said hello to the secretary upon entering the building. Her response was to ignore us with nasty stare. Westside staff went out of their way to exclude my child who...
4/28/2025
Some teachers at West Side are truly amazing. My child has had mostly wonderful classroom teachers and many excellent support teachers. I nominated one of the classroom teachers for Best of Cobb, and I wish my child could have her every year. We’ve also had great experiences with some of the Special...
2/14/2025
My experience with this school is one of pure disappointment and horror. First and foremost the front desk receptionist is extremely rude, cold, and uncaring. She has never treated me with respect nor kindness. She's always cold and unattached.
8/29/2023
West Side is such a special place! From the leadership to the academic programs to the wonderful teachers- there really is no place like West Side! Here students are challenged and supported and given endless opportunities to learn. They offer wonderful extracurricular activities and clubs that meet...
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West Side Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Marietta, GA and is served by the Marietta City Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 515 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 69% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 68% are proficient in reading. West Side Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Walker School, The Stonehaven School, Northwest Classical Academy, and more. Learn more about what Marietta has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Side Elementary School.