Westside Primary serves 201 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westside Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Westside Primary's student population of 201 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
201 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Westside Primary is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
12%
24%
Black
13%
32%
White
61%
31%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Westside Primary?
201 students attend Westside Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Westside Primary students are White, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westside Primary?
Westside Primary has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westside Primary offer ?
Westside Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Westside Primary part of?
Westside Primary is part of Wicomico County School District.
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