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
87%
Reading Proficiency
83%
Niche Grade
A
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
83%
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Math Proficiency
87%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
45
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Full Time Teachers
45
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Teachers in First or Second Year
2.6%
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GreatSchools Rating
10
9
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
49.2%
State Average
15.6%
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Science
21.8%
State Average
10.6%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
541:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
50.2%
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Female
49.8%
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White
75.1%
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Black
10.8%
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Hispanic
8.1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/19/2015
They are good in technology, extracurricular and in academics great PTA great community support.
GreatSchools Reviews
10/26/2025
I cannot recommend West Side Elementary enough! We have had the best experience there since 2015 as my 4 children have attended and one is still there. It is a wonderful school with excellent teachers who are caring and well trained. The principal and leadership staff are dynamic and know each child...
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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- K to 8th
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Parks in this Area
Skip Wells Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Tennis
- Parking Lot
Lewis Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
Shiloh Valley Basketball Court
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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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 515 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 87% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 83% 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. The average home value in this area is $530,667. 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.