Westwood Elementary School vs. James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School
Should you attend Westwood Elementary School or James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Westwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Community Size
James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Overview
Serving 260 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Westwood Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 235 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
260 students
235 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#350 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#231 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
13
5
Kindergarten Students
42
45
Grade 1 Students
45
42
Grade 2 Students
41
33
Grade 3 Students
40
36
Grade 4 Students
40
41
Grade 5 Students
39
33
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
93%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
