Westwood Elementary School
Tel:
(320)253-1350
- Westwood Elementary School serves 457 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 61% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
School Overview
- Westwood Elementary School's student population of 457 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 457 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Westwood Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Westwood Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | #592 out of 1,784 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 12% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 9% |
| Black | 9% | 11% |
| White | 65% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.33 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | St. Cloud Public School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Westwood Elementary School is Apollo Senior High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is St Cloud Area Learning Center (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Special Education Facilities (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Saint Cloud Apollo Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1434 students
0.9 miles
1000 44th Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320)253-1600 0.9 9-12 1434 - Waite Park St Cloud Area Learning Center Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 276 students
0.9 miles
216 N 8th Ave
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320)203-8470 0.9 7-12 276 - Saint Cloud Special Education Facilities Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 69 students
0.9 miles
1000 44th Ave N Ste 100
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320)253-9333 0.9 PK-12 69 - Saint Cloud Madison Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 667 students
1.8 miles
2805 9th St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320)252-4665 1.8 K-5 667 - Saint Joseph Ec Sp Ed At Colts Academy Special Education School
Grades: PK | 207 students
1.9 miles
124 1st Avenue Se
Saint Joseph, MN 56374
(320)253-5828 1.9 PK 207
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