Serving 551 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Westwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 551 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Westwood Elementary School serves the west part of Ankeny, IA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Westwood Elementary School's student population of 551 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
551 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1989
School Calendar
School Rankings
Westwood Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westwood Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#252 out of 1223 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
4%
7%
White
79%
70%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.5%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Green
School Mascot
Jaguars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westwood Elementary School's ranking?
Westwood Elementary School is ranked #252 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Westwood Elementary School often compared to?
Westwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crocker Elementary School, Northwest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Westwood Elementary School?
551 students attend Westwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Westwood Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westwood Elementary School?
Westwood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westwood Elementary School offer ?
Westwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Westwood Elementary School part of?
Westwood Elementary School is part of Ankeny Comm School District.
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