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WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

205 ARROYO AVE, CLEWISTON, FL 33440HENDRY →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
469
Students
Total enrolled
$8,335
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 42% vs nat'l
16.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 9% vs nat'l
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Mid-sized public school
Serves 469 students in grades PK–05 in CLEWISTON, Florida.
42% below average funding
District spends $8,335 per pupil, 42% less than the national average of $14,347.
16.8 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a mid-sized elementary in CLEWISTON, Florida, serving grades PK–05 with 469 students. The district invests $8,335 per student — 42% below the national average of $14,347, with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 78% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

469
Total Students
16.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
78%
Free Lunch
28
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution235 male · 234 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility78%
National avg 52% · 365 students
Student Composition
15%
61%
21%
White15%
Hispanic / Latino61%
Black21%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120078000886

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$8,335Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$8,335
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$3,667
Student Support$1,584
Administration$1,000
Operations$1,250
Other$833
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $8,335 spent per student, an estimated $3,692 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
65%
16%
State government
64.8%
Local (property tax)
15.9%
Federal programs
19.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $8,335/student, 42% less than the national average
  • 78% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
COUNTRY OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLEDWARD A. UPTHEGROVE ELEMENTARYEASTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+2 more
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Middle
LABELLE MIDDLE SCHOOLCLEWISTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
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High School
LABELLE HIGH SCHOOLCLEWISTON HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyHendry County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHENDRY →
Phone: (863)983-1570
NCES ID: 120078000886
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in CLEWISTON seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in HENDRY
Other
DIGITAL ACADEMY OF FLORIDA
6,396 students · KG–12
● 36 opp58% FRL
High
LABELLE HIGH SCHOOL
1,451 students · 09–12
● 36 opp61% FRL
High
CLEWISTON HIGH SCHOOL
958 students · 09–12
70% FRL
Elem
COUNTRY OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
893 students · PK–05
● 36 opp75% FRL
Mid
LABELLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
817 students · 06–08
● 36 opp72% FRL
Mid
CLEWISTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
741 students · 06–08
78% FRL
Elem
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
588 students · PK–05
76% FRL
Elem
EDWARD A. UPTHEGROVE ELEMENTARY
541 students · PK–05
● 36 opp76% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
205 ARROYO AVE, CLEWISTON, FL 33440
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.