Serving 274 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Westview Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Westview Elementary School's student population of 274 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
274 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westview Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westview Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1142 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
17%
8%
Black
8%
15%
White
60%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westview Elementary School's ranking?
Westview Elementary School is ranked #1142 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Westview Elementary School?
274 students attend Westview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Westview Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westview Elementary School?
Westview Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Westview Elementary School offer ?
Westview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Westview Elementary School part of?
Westview Elementary School is part of Lee's Summit R-VII School District.
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