Serving 277 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Westby Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Westby Elementary serves the eastern part of its school district in Westby, WI, covering an area of approximately 87.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.7 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.3 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westby Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Westby Elementary School's student population of 277 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
277 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Westby Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westby Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#671 out of 1962 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.6%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westby Elementary School's ranking?
Westby Elementary School is ranked #671 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Westby Elementary School often compared to?
Westby Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Viroqua Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Westby Elementary School?
277 students attend Westby Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Westby Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westby Elementary School?
Westby Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Westby Elementary School offer ?
Westby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Westby Elementary School part of?
Westby Elementary School is part of Westby Area School District.
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