Serving 572 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 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Westchester Elementary serves the northwest part of Saint Louis, MO, covering an area of approximately 5 square miles. Most students live within a 1.7-mile average distance from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 3.3 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Westchester Elementary School's student population of 572 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
572 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 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 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#81 out of 2076 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
2%
15%
White
87%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.8%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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 George R. Robinson 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?
572 students attend Westchester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Westchester Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westchester Elementary School?
Westchester Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, 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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