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%
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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
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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Attendance Zone
About Marietta
List Price Range
$281K - $1.9M
Homes For Sale
83
Average Home Value
$524,713
Median Lot Size
15,245 Sq Ft
% Renters
57%
Household Income
$95,557
% of College Grads
42.9%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
2,476 Sq Ft
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Additional Schools in the Area
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- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
- Pre-K to 10th
- Private
- K to 8th
- Charter
Parks in this Area
Milford Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Concessions
Chuck Camp Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- Playground
Henry Memorial Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Fair Oaks Recreation Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Skip Wells Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Tennis
- Parking Lot
Steve & Virginia Tumlin Park at Hickory Hills
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
- Playground
Al Bishop Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Merrit Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Custer Park
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- Playground
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