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Westside Elementary School

1720 Mauvilla Drive
Demopolis, AL 36732
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Westside Elementary School serves 543 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 543 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Westside Elementary School's student population of 543 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
543 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Westside Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
50%
32%
White
41%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Westside Elementary School?
543 students attend Westside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Westside Elementary School students are Black, 41% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Westside Elementary School offer ?
Westside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westside Elementary School part of?
Westside Elementary School is part of Demopolis City School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 543 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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