Westside Elementary School

1320 Buena Vista Drive

School District

Sun Prairie Area
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:9
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 12, 2023

Westside is in amazing and supportive elementary school with a lot of heart and community support. Even after going there for a few months, when my son would come into the school and be greeted by name by teachers and staff members alike. They call themselves "one family" and it shows. So many smiling and supportive faces. There is emphasis on encouragement and personal achievement and the system is supportive and not punitive. My child has an IEP and I have been so impressed with how they respect my input, support my son, and really delight in who he is as a person. When he first started going to school in person at Westside, it was a new school for him and after the Covid-19 lockdown. He really struggled (to even get in the school) but with the care, patience, and understanding of his teachers and staff, after a few weeks, he began happily going off to school, no problem! I also appreciate the diversity of the school, which enriches everyone's experience, I believe. We love Westside!
Submitted by parent on March 18, 2014

Whomever is ranking this school above anything negative obviously works here. This place is a piece of work. Urban inner-city children receive more love and learning than this place.
Submitted by parent on February 16, 2013

Westside is a wonderful, enriching & safe environment for my son. The teachers are excellent and the principal is involved & has set the school on a great path. Because there is a sizable enough population that are on a free & reduced lunch, they keep the class sizes low. Sometimes when you have that size of a economically disadvantaged school, test scores lag, but not here. It's the best of both worlds. I'll be sad when my son graduates this year, but know the middle schools are just as good. We elected to move into this district & I've been delighted with our decision.
Submitted by parent on August 22, 2011

Great school. Great teacher. Great staff. We moved to Sun Prairie 2 years ago, and I feel so lucky to have found a school that is a great fit for both of my kids.