Westwood Elementary School

42331 Griswold Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 472 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Westwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 472 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Westwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Westwood Elementary School's student population of 472 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

Westwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westwood Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#2112 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
50-54%
54%
40-44%
60%
(20-21)
30-39%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
22%
8%
Black
19%
17%
White
39%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.73
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westwood Elementary School's ranking?
Westwood Elementary School is ranked #2112 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Westwood Elementary School?
472 students attend Westwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Westwood Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Two or more races, and 19% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westwood Elementary School?
Westwood Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Westwood Elementary School offer ?
Westwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westwood Elementary School part of?
Westwood Elementary School is part of Elyria City Schools School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 472 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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