Westwood Elementary School
Westwood Elementary School serves 554 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Westwood Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 48%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Westwood Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Westwood Elementary School's student population of 554 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 554 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
Westwood Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,561 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Westwood Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #405 out of 2561 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 18% |
| Black | 1% | 25% |
| White | 82% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ashe County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Westwood Elementary School is Ashe County High School (2.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Ashe County Middle School (6.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Mountain View Elementary School (4.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- West Jefferson Ashe County High School Math: ≤1% | Reading: 44%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 927 students10
2.5 miles
184 Campus Drive
West Jefferson, NC 28694
(336) 846-2400 2.5 9-12 927 - West Jefferson Ashe County Early College High School
2.8 miles
363 Campus Dr
West Jefferson, NC 28694
(336) 246-7175 2.8 n/a n/a - Jefferson Mountain View Elementary School Math: 63% | Reading: 58%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 614 students10
4.4 miles
2789 Hwy 221 N
Jefferson, NC 28640
(336) 982-4200 4.4 PK-6 614 - Warrensville Ashe County Middle School Math: 60% | Reading: 62%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 7-8 | 438 students10
6.8 miles
255 Northwest Lane
Warrensville, NC 28693
(336) 384-3591 6.8 7-8 438 - Warrensville Blue Ridge Elementary School Math: 57% | Reading: 55%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 514 students10
6.9 miles
5778 Nc Hwy 88 W
Warrensville, NC 28693
(336) 384-4500 6.9 K-6 514
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