Westlawn Elementary School
Tel:
(765) 768-6075
Westlawn Elementary School serves 209 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Westlawn Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Westlawn Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
Westlawn Elementary School's student population of 209 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 209 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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School Comparison
Westlawn Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,762 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Westlawn Elementary School is 0.08, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #395 out of 1762 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 54% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 12% |
| Black | 1% | 13% |
| White | 96% | 68% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jay School Corporation School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Westlawn Elementary School is Delta High School (9.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is West Jay County Middle School (0.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Dunkirk West Jay County Middle School Math: 58% | Reading: 63%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 210 students10
0.8 miles
140 Highland Ave
Dunkirk, IN 47336
(765) 768-7648 0.8 6-8 210 - Redkey Redkey Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 187 students10
3.7 miles
6 W Main St
Redkey, IN 47373
(765) 369-2571 3.7 K-5 187 - Albany Albany Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 292 students10
5.1 miles
700 W State St
Albany, IN 47320
(765) 789-6102 5.1 K-5 292 - Eaton Eaton Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 272 students10
7.2 miles
200 N E Union St
Eaton, IN 47338
(765) 396-3301 7.2 K-5 272 - Hartford City Southside Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-3 | 381 students10
9.2 miles
1515 S Monroe St
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7584 9.2 K-3 381
School Reviews
| 4 It has grate teachers my favorite teacher is Mrs.Hill she is a grate teacher. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Kallie Reagan |
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