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Westside Elementary School

1720 Mauvilla Drive
Demopolis, AL 36732
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Westside Elementary School served grades Pre–Kindergarten through 2 with an enrollment of 543 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, reflecting stability in size and staffing in recent years.
The school demonstrated fluctuating proficiency, with math proficiency improving to 44% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency reached 56% in 2022, also higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency showed a strong increase from 25% in 2021 to 45% in 2022, surpassing the state average of 38% for that year.
Minority enrollment at Westside Elementary was 59%, with 274 Black students and 34 Hispanic students; total enrollment remained steady near 540–555 students over recent years.
The percentage of students eligible for free lunch declined slightly from 65% in 2018 to 56% in 2023, indicating modest socioeconomic shifts within this Demopolis, Alabama public elementary school.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • 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
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Westside Elementary School's student population of 543 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
543 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">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
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 Facts (2026)

  • 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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