Serving 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Westlawn Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Westlawn Elementary serves the southeast part of Cedarburg, WI, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westlawn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Westlawn Elementary School's student population of 297 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
297 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Be Respectful. Be Responsible. Be Safe.
School Rankings
Westlawn Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westlawn Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#26 out of 1962 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.7%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westlawn Elementary School's ranking?
Westlawn Elementary School is ranked #26 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Westlawn Elementary School?
297 students attend Westlawn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Westlawn Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% 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 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Westlawn Elementary School offer ?
Westlawn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Westlawn Elementary School part of?
Westlawn Elementary School is part of Cedarburg School District.
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