Serving 655 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Westwood Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 655 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Westwood Elementary School's student population of 655 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
655 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westwood Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westwood Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#18 out of 1680 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
10%
2%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
2%
8%
White
64%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westwood Elementary School's ranking?
Westwood Elementary School is ranked #18 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Westwood Elementary School often compared to?
Westwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sangre Ridge Elementary School, Richmond Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Westwood Elementary School?
655 students attend Westwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Westwood Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westwood Elementary School?
Westwood Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
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 Stillwater School District.
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