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
38.7%
State Average
13%
Science
15.4%
State Average
9.3%
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%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/19/2015
After school, TAG, theater, chorus, chess and art programs. also sports thru community
GreatSchools Reviews
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...
6/4/2022
My granddaughter attends Westside elementary just completed her first year. She loves going to school and she has a few friends. She is very social and I have not seen any evidence of bullying or discrimination. I love children and have worked with children of all socioeconomic levels including thos...
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Marietta
List Price Range
$205K - $1.4M
Homes For Sale
135
Average Home Value
$490,348
Median Lot Size
12,196 Sq Ft
% Renters
60%
Household Income
$92,326
% of College Grads
42.5%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
2,438 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
75.3%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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- Pre-K to 12th
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- Private
- K to 8th
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Parks in this Area
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- Baseball/Softball
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Chuck Camp Park
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- Soccer
- Playground
Henry Memorial Park
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- Playground
- Parking Lot
Fair Oaks Recreation Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Skip Wells Park
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- Tennis
- Parking Lot
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- Picnic Area
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- Playground
Al Bishop Park
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- Picnic Area
- Playground
Merrit Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
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Custer Park
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