Westwood Elementary School

912 Oakdale St
Manchester, TN 37355
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 573 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Westwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 573 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 50% in TN
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Westwood Elementary School's student population of 573 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
573 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Westwood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westwood Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
#524 out of 1721 schools
(Top 50%)
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38%
28%
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29%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
29%
13%
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Black
5%
21%
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White
59%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westwood Elementary School's ranking?
Westwood Elementary School is ranked #524 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Westwood Elementary School often compared to?
Westwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like College Street Elementary School, Hillsboro Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Westwood Elementary School?
573 students attend Westwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Westwood Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westwood Elementary School?
Westwood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Westwood Elementary School offer ?
Westwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Westwood Elementary School part of?
Westwood Elementary School is part of Manchester School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 573 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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