Westchester Elementary School

1416 Woodgate Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 593 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Westchester Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 593 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 5% in MO
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Westchester Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Westchester Elementary School's student population of 593 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
593 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers

School Rankings

Westchester Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westchester Elementary School is 0.26, 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.
This School
State Level (MO)
#81 out of 2076 schools
(Top 5%)
66%
40%
68%
43%
70-74%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
3%
15%
White
86%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.26
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westchester Elementary School's ranking?
Westchester Elementary School is ranked #81 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Westchester Elementary School often compared to?
Westchester Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Glendale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Westchester Elementary School?
593 students attend Westchester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Westchester Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westchester Elementary School?
Westchester Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Westchester Elementary School offer ?
Westchester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westchester Elementary School part of?
Westchester Elementary School is part of Kirkwood R-VII School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 593 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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