Westwood Elementary School in Greenwood, AR, serves 815 students from prekindergarten through grade 4 with a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the state average ratio of 16:1.
Math proficiency is 71%, which is higher than both the Arkansas state average of 39% and the Greenwood School District average of 58%, though it declined from a peak of 91% in 2012 to recent levels around 70%.
Reading proficiency is 55%, higher than the state average of 40% but slightly below the district average of 57%, with a downward trend from highs near 89% in 2012 to the mid–50s in 2022.
Science proficiency stands at 51%, which is higher than the state average of 36% and district average of 50%, showing improvement from 41% in 2021.
Enrollment increased slightly from 794 students in 2022 to 823 in 2023, while eligibility for free lunch declined from 33% in 2022 to 29% in 2023, indicating some change in socioeconomic composition.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 839 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Westwood Elementary School serves the northwest part of Greenwood, AR, covering an attendance area of approximately 58 square miles. Families typically live about 10-15 minutes from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being around 9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Westwood Elementary School's student population of 839 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
839 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
School Rankings
Westwood Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westwood Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#53 out of 989 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
19%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.7%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westwood Elementary School's ranking?
Westwood Elementary School is ranked #53 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Westwood Elementary School often compared to?
Westwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Pointe Elementary School, John P. Woods Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Westwood Elementary School?
839 students attend Westwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Westwood Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% 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 Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westwood Elementary School offer ?
Westwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westwood Elementary School part of?
Westwood Elementary School is part of Greenwood School District.
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