Serving 447 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Westwood Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 64%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94%
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westwood Elementary School's student population of 447 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
447 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Westwood Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)90-94%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)85-89%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
2%
17%
White
93%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Westwood Elementary School often compared to?
Westwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert C Lindsey Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% OH state average).
How many students attend Westwood Elementary School?
447 students attend Westwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Westwood Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westwood Elementary School?
Westwood Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Westwood Elementary School offer ?
Westwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Westwood Elementary School part of?
Westwood Elementary School is part of West Geauga Local School District.
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