Westwood Elementary School
Tel:
(337) 217-4940
Westwood Elementary School serves 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 61%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
School Overview
Westwood Elementary School's student population of 450 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 450 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Westwood Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 77% | 61% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 81% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 7% |
| Black | 11% | 43% |
| White | 77% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Calcasieu Parish School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Westwood Elementary School is Westlake High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is S. P. Arnett Middle School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Western Heights Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Westlake Westlake High School Grades: 9-12 | 534 students
0.4 miles
1000 Garden Drive
Westlake, LA 70669
(337) 217-4950 0.4 9-12 534 - Westlake Western Heights Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 393 students
0.5 miles
1100 Elizabeth Street
Westlake, LA 70669
(337) 217-4930 0.5 3-5 393 - Westlake S. P. Arnett Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 400 students
1.0 miles
400 Sulphur Ave
Westlake, LA 70669
(337) 217-4630 1.0 6-8 400 - Lake Charles Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 222 students
3.5 miles
1400 Opelousas Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4750 3.5 3-5 222 - Lake Charles Barbe Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 296 students
3.9 miles
400 Penn Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4660 3.9 PK-5 296
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