What grades does Westside Elem serve?

Westside Elem is a Primary school serving students in Pittsburg, KS. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Westside Elem located?

Westside Elem is located at Pittsburg, KS in a town area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Elem?

Westside Elem has a student-teacher ratio of 26.1:1.

What schools are in Pittsburg, KS?

Pittsburg, KS is served by the local school district. Westside Elem is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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Westside Elem — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Pittsburg, Kansas|Pittsburg

Pittsburg, KS 66762

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Upcoming Events

Nov

Thu

School Psych WeekEventDistrict-wide

Dec

Mon

Amanda Widmer bdayEventDistrict-wide

1987

Mar

Thu

Social Worker WeekEventDistrict-wide

Apr

Mon

Administrative Professionals DayStaff DayDistrict-wide

May

Wed

Nurse's DayEventDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

521

Student:Teacher

26.1:1

Locale

Town

District

Pittsburg

Econ. Disadvantaged

72.9%

Phone

(620)235-3170

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

35-39%

Math Proficiency

25-29%

Chronic Absenteeism

7.4%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

1 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 24.3:1

Worse than average in KS

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

275

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

20.5

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Social Workers

0.5

Nurses

School Resource Officers

0.25

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,501

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,144

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,600

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 11%State 71%Local 18%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$131,692

-2.7% 1yr+36.0% 5yr

Pittsburg, KS metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

31.5%

Below 150% poverty line

4.0%

Unemployment rate

11.1%

Uninsured residents

5.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

665

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

604

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

236 (39%)

Other Health Impairment

87 (14%)

Speech/Language Impairment

59 (10%)

Autism

50 (8%)

Emotional Disturbance

20 (3%)

Intellectual Disability

18 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

498

Current enrollment

Stable(+4% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Nov 12, 2026

School Psych Week

Event

Mon, Dec 28, 2026

Amanda Widmer bday

1987

Event

Thu, Mar 4, 2027

Social Worker Week

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Pittsburg. Westside Elem follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Thu, Nov 12, 2026	School Psych WeekDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Amanda Widmer bdayDistrict-wide 1987	Event	—
Thu, Mar 4, 2027	Social Worker WeekDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Apr 26, 2027	Administrative Professionals DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, May 12, 2027	Nurse's DayDistrict-wide	Event	—