Serving 536 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Westwood Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 536 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Westwood Elementary School's student population of 536 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
536 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westwood Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westwood Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#133 out of 1763 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
5%
13%
White
75%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westwood Elementary School's ranking?
Westwood Elementary School is ranked #133 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Westwood Elementary School often compared to?
Westwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Crossing Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Westwood Elementary School?
536 students attend Westwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Westwood Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westwood Elementary School?
Westwood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Westwood Elementary School offer ?
Westwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Westwood Elementary School part of?
Westwood Elementary School is part of Greenwood Community Sch Corp School District.
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