Westpark Elementary School
Tel:
(719) 486-6890
- Westpark Elementary School serves 198 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 57%) for the 2013-14 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 69%) for the 2013-14 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- Westpark Elementary School's student population of 198 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 198 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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School Comparison
- The diversity score of Westpark Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | 30-34% | 57% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | 30-34% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 62% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 36% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 22% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lake County School District No. R-1 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Westpark Elementary School is Lake County Early College (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lake County High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lake County Intermediate School (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Leadville Pitts Elementary School Grades: PK | 96 students
0.4 miles
315 West 6th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6920 0.4 PK 96 - Leadville Lake County Early College Grades: 11-12 | 1 student
0.7 miles
1000 4th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6950 0.7 11-12 1 - Leadville Lake County High School Grades: 7-12 | 445 students
0.8 miles
1000 West 4th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6950 0.8 7-12 445 - Leadville Lake County Intermediate School Grades: 3-6 | 296 students
0.8 miles
1000 West 6th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6830 0.8 3-6 296 - Fairplay Edith Teter Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 303 students
15.9 miles
640 Hathaway Street
Fairplay, CO 80440
(719) 836-2949 15.9 PK-5 303
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