Westwood Elementary School

3701 W 108th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 339 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Westwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 339 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 50% in MN
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Westwood Elementary School's student population of 339 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Mascot
Wildcats

School Rankings

Westwood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westwood Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#885 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
35-39%
46%
50-54%
51%
30-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
16%
12%
Black
19%
12%
White
50%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wildcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westwood Elementary School's ranking?
Westwood Elementary School is ranked #885 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Westwood Elementary School often compared to?
Westwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Westwood Elementary School?
339 students attend Westwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Westwood Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westwood Elementary School?
Westwood Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Westwood Elementary School offer ?
Westwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westwood Elementary School part of?
Westwood Elementary School is part of Bloomington Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Westwood Elementary School located?
Westwood Elementary School is located in the West Bloomington neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 16 other public schools located in West Bloomington.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 339 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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