Westside Elementary School

Westside Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6
2680 Newman Dr,  Idaho Falls, ID
Idaho Falls School District
3.0
484 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Math Proficiency
56%
Reading Proficiency
65%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
56%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
23
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.7%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
30%
State Average
20.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
213:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.4%
Male
48.6%
White
76.4%
Hispanic
19.6%
Two or more races
2.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 11 Reviews
1.0 parent
11/6/2025
The fifth grade teacher showed the kids how to get their math answers via AI so she didn't have to get up and help them. There is no support and terrible teachers. They have their favorite students and don't care about the rest. The principal is utterly useless. Avoid this school at all costs.
1.0 parent
9/19/2025
Terrible experience at this school. It was amazing five years ago, but then the good teachers retired and left the teachers that are only there for money. They refuse to help kids that might need a little more. Don't expect teachers to ever stay after school.Or put any additional effort into your ch...
1.0 parent
5/26/2017
This school is an absolute nightmare. If you have a child with a disability run away from this school as quickly as possible. The principal is incompetent, dishonest, ignorant, prejudice, and a bully. My child (with special needs) was left out in the hall for multiple hours a day. She was humiliated...
5.0 parent
2/2/2017
First grade was a hard transition for my son. Combine the jump from half day school to full day with his sudden leaps forward in his reading skills and interest in learning and he had a hard time finding his "groove". His teacher was so interested in helping him that she collaborated directly with m...

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Westside Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Idaho Falls, ID and is served by the Idaho Falls School District in Idaho. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 484 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 56% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 65% are proficient in reading. Westside Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Skyline Senior High School, Emerson Alternative High School, D91 ONLINE ACADEMY - SECONDARY, and more. Learn more about what Idaho Falls has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Westside Elementary School.

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