Westlawn Elementary School
Tel:
(765)768-6075
- Westlawn Elementary School serves 209 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Westlawn Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 32%.
Top Placements
Westlawn Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Westlawn Elementary School's student population of 209 students has declined by 9% 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 20% of all 1,769 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Westlawn Elementary School is 0.06, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #237 out of 1769 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 54% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 12% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 97% | 68% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 8% |
| 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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- Dunkirk West Jay County Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 210 students
0.8 miles
140 Highland Ave
Dunkirk, IN 47336
(765)768-7648 0.8 6-8 210 - Redkey Redkey Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 187 students
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Redkey, IN 47373
(765)369-2571 3.7 K-5 187 - Albany Albany Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 292 students
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700 W State St
Albany, IN 47320
(765)789-6102 5.1 K-5 292 - Eaton Eaton Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 272 students
7.2 miles
200 N E Union St
Eaton, IN 47338
(765)396-3301 7.2 K-5 272 - Hartford City Southside Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 381 students
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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