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Westside Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1758^th

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of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 22% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Westside Elementary School in Daytona Beach, FL, serves 774 students from Pre-K through 5th grade and is part of the Volusia school district, with over 83% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty area.

Westside Elementary is a low-performing school with a 1-star rating and a state ranking in the 22nd percentile, consistently in the bottom quarter of Florida elementary schools over the past decade. The most critical issue is extreme chronic absenteeism: 47.4% of students were chronically absent in 2023-2024, nearly double the district average and significantly higher than nearby schools like Tomoka Elementary (21.6%) and Pathways Elementary (25.8%). Academically, only 41% of 3rd graders were proficient in Math, compared to 95% at Ormond Beach Elementary just 4 miles away. However, there is a bright spot: 59% of 4th graders were proficient in Math in 2025-2026, a significant 40-point improvement from the previous year, suggesting a successful intervention at that grade level.

The school's struggles are deeply tied to poverty and absenteeism, not a lack of funding—Westside spends $10,056 per student, similar to high-performing peers like Ormond Beach Elementary ($10,612). This highlights a stark educational divide in the area, where schools like Pine Trail Elementary (39.62% poverty) achieve much higher results. Addressing chronic absenteeism would be the most impactful step for improvement, as it overshadows other efforts. Nearby schools like Palm Terrace Elementary and Holly Hill Elementary face similar challenges, but Westside's absenteeism rate is among the highest in the region.

774

Students ?

18.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,056

Per pupil spending ?

83.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1700 5th St
Daytona Beach, FL 32117

(386) 274-3400

District: Volusia

Students who attend Westside Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Mainland High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

57.2%

Hispanic:

17.8%

White:

14.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 32nd percentile in 2016 → 22nd in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (48% vs 62% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (22nd percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (47% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school48%

District avg62%

Florida avg62%

1,758^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 22%▼ down 10 pts since 2016

From bottom 32% (2016) to bottom 22% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

43^rd of 48Elementary Schools in the Volusia

34^th of 70Volusia among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	26.1	1758 of 2240	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	19.7	1916 of 2258	15.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	12.6	2095 of 2256	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	22.1	1830 of 2240	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	12.3	2060 of 2219	7.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	17.1	1925 of 2247	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	15.4	1952 of 2182	10.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	15.7	1878 of 2118	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	25.9	1605 of 2112	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	33.2	1426 of 2087	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	42.8	1190 of 2064	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	42.9	1162 of 2029	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	25.7	1540 of 1984	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	18.5	1723 of 1985	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	20.8	1610 of 1919	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	24.5	1494 of 1847	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	22.8	1463 of 1789	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	18.0	1537 of 1786	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	19.2	1424 of 1688	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Science57%-3 vs state

English Language Arts47%-13 vs state

Math46%-18 vs state

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by a parent
Saturday, February 23, 2019

This is a review you need to read. Our daughter is behind a bit. We've been through hurricane(s), a house fire, and were homeless for a while. Not jobless. Not broke, but we lost our home to a fire following a hurricane. Every single person at this school has been amazing! Academically it is very focused. There is this synergy, chemistry, and orchestral teamwork that exists from the Principal to the lunch staff. It breaks our hearts that our daughter is in her final year here at Westside. We will miss all of them so much. Do not be frightened from the demographics. We have had our children in paid, private schools, and the so-called richy, rich schools that were supposed to be the best. Westside Elementary is hands down the absolute BEST SCHOOL any of our children have been to. Tutoring before and after school. iReady, Class Dojo, meetings, and all of them constantly strive to help every single child succeed. There's a strong ribbon of faith that drives this school, and I cannot commend them enough for their proficiency as educators. You will notice every single person there truly cares. Thank you Westside Elementary for everything you do, all that you are, and how you have helped our daughter. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Westside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1700 5th St	Daytona Beach	32117	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 274-3400	774	41	18.8	83.9%	113 (14.6%)	443 (57.2%)	138 (17.8%)	7 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (9.2%)	26.1	1758^th of 2240 public elementary schools	21.5%		19.7	1916^th of 2258 public elementary schools	15.1%	158	48.0	45.0	48.0	41.0	59.0	39.0	57.0	$10,056	$1,675	$8,382
Palm Terrace Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1825 Dunn Ave	Daytona Beach	32114	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 274-3430	697	46	15.1	81.8%	114 (16.4%)	417 (59.8%)	96 (13.8%)	8 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	57 (8.2%)	18.8	1964^th of 2240 public elementary schools	12.3%		16	2012^th of 2258 public elementary schools	10.9%	48	37.0	49.0	47.0	37.0	49.0	39.0	49.0	$11,308	$1,162	$10,146
Holly Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 Center Ave	Holly Hill	32117	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 258-4662	601	42	14.3	82.4%	182 (30.3%)	228 (37.9%)	143 (23.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	43 (7.2%)	10.3	2140^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.5%		12.9	2079^th of 2258 public elementary schools	7.9%	61	31.0	40.0	33.0	31.0	44.0	45.0	37.0	$12,772	$1,831	$10,940
Beachside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1265 N Grandview Ave	Daytona Beach	32118	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 258-4669	618	40	15.4	71.7%	297 (48.1%)	136 (22.0%)	114 (18.4%)	12 (1.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (9.1%)	52.3	1087^th of 2240 public elementary schools	51.5%		47.5	1171^st of 2258 public elementary schools	48.1%	84	63.0	69.0	58.0	45.0	72.0	63.0	57.0	$10,952	$1,150	$9,801
Turie T. Small Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	800 South St	Daytona Beach	32114	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 239-6340	597	31	19.2	91.0%	36 (6.0%)	437 (73.2%)	72 (12.1%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (8.0%)	10.7	2130^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.9%		13.5	2067^th of 2258 public elementary schools	8.5%	63	26.0	21.0	47.0	32.0	35.0	45.0	42.0	$9,913	$1,015	$8,899
DME Academy	Private, Nonsectarian	9-12	2441 Bellevue Ave	Daytona Beach	32114	Volusia County		(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(386) 271-3378																			(n/a)
Tomoka Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	999 Old Tomoka Rd	Ormond Beach	32174	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 676-1200	652	45	14.3	45.7%	445 (68.3%)	53 (8.1%)	66 (10.1%)	18 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	67 (10.3%)	68.5	666^th of 2240 public elementary schools	70.3%		70.1	637^th of 2258 public elementary schools	71.8%	29	65.0	66.0	61.0	71.0	77.0	70.0	72.0	$10,497	$502	$9,994
Champion Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	921 Tournament Dr	Daytona Beach	32124	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 274-6500	533	34	15.6	64.2%	211 (39.6%)	162 (30.4%)	77 (14.4%)	27 (5.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	54 (10.1%)	32.4	1603^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	28.4%		40.9	1332^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	41.0%	271	45.0	47.0	53.0	60.0	60.0	56.0	46.0	$10,922	$896	$10,027
Ormond Beach Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Corbin Ave	Ormond Beach	32174	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 676-5325	363	25	14.7	52.1%	248 (68.3%)	30 (8.3%)	48 (13.2%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (9.4%)	92.5	82^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	96.3%		92.1	101^st of 2258 public elementary schools	95.5%	19	85.0	80.0	77.0	95.0	87.0	89.0	89.0	$10,612	$752	$9,860
Pine Trail Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 Airport Rd	Ormond Beach	32174	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 676-5300	737	46	16.0	39.6%	562 (76.3%)	58 (7.9%)	63 (8.5%)	16 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.2%)	76.9	456^th of 2240 public elementary schools	79.6%		71.5	592^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	73.8%	136	73.0	67.0	76.0	73.0	72.0	81.0	77.0	$10,293	$647	$9,646

Frequently Asked Questions about Westside Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Westside Elementary School?

Students at Westside Elementary School are 57% African American, 18% Hispanic, 15% White, 9% Two or more races.

What district is Westside Elementary School in?

Volusia

What schools do graduates of Westside Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Westside Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Mainland High School

How many students attend Westside Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 774 students attended Westside Elementary School.

Is Westside Elementary School a good school?

Westside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 21.5% of Florida elementary schools.

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