Serving 562 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Westpark Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 562 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westpark Elementary School's student population of 562 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
562 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Westpark Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westpark Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#805 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
57%
47%
Black
7%
6%
White
26%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westpark Elementary School's ranking?
Westpark Elementary School is ranked #805 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Westpark Elementary School often compared to?
Westpark Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Odyssey Preparatory Academy, The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Goodyear by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Westpark Elementary School?
562 students attend Westpark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Westpark Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westpark Elementary School?
Westpark Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Westpark Elementary School offer ?
Westpark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Westpark Elementary School part of?
Westpark Elementary School is part of Buckeye Elementary District (4269) School District.
School Reviews
5 7/29/2020
I love the teachers and the school councilor is really nice but the bullying level is actually kinda really high but we stand up for each other.
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