Serving 794 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Westwood Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 794 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Westwood Elementary School's student population of 794 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
794 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westwood Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westwood Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#25 out of 993 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
1%
20%
White
83%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westwood Elementary School's ranking?
Westwood Elementary School is ranked #25 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Westwood Elementary School often compared to?
Westwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Pointe Elementary School, John P. Woods Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Westwood Elementary School?
794 students attend Westwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Westwood Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westwood Elementary School?
Westwood Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Westwood Elementary School offer ?
Westwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Westwood Elementary School part of?
Westwood Elementary School is part of Greenwood School District.
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