Westridge Elementary School

3100 N 206th St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Westridge Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 365 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 5% in NE
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Westridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

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School Overview

Westridge Elementary School's student population of 365 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
365 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Westridge Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westridge Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NE)
#34 out of 902 schools
(Top 5%)
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70-74%
46%
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70-74%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
7%
21%
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Black
2%
7%
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White
83%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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0.31
This chart display the diversity score of Westridge Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westridge Elementary School's ranking?
Westridge Elementary School is ranked #34 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Westridge Elementary School often compared to?
Westridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillrise Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Westridge Elementary School?
365 students attend Westridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Westridge Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westridge Elementary School?
Westridge Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Westridge Elementary School offer ?
Westridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Westridge Elementary School part of?
Westridge Elementary School is part of Elkhorn Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 365 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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