Westlawn Elementary School

410 Westlawn Dr
Texarkana, TX 75501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 371 students in grades 3-5, Westlawn Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 371 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Westlawn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Westlawn Elementary School's student population of 371 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
371 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Westlawn Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westlawn Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (TX)
#7588 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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16%
37%
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14%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
8%
53%
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Black
79%
13%
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White
7%
26%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.36
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westlawn Elementary School's ranking?
Westlawn Elementary School is ranked #7588 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Westlawn Elementary School?
371 students attend Westlawn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Westlawn Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westlawn Elementary School?
Westlawn Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westlawn Elementary School offer ?
Westlawn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Westlawn Elementary School part of?
Westlawn Elementary School is part of Texarkana ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 371 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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