Westwood Elementary, formerly Westwood School is a historic school building in the Westwood neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Serving 387 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Westwood School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Westwood Elementary School serves the west part of Cincinnati, OH, encompassing an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westwood School's student population of 387 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
387 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Westwood School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westwood School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2330 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
71%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)66.4%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
5%
Showing 2005–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Black, and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westwood School's ranking?
Westwood School is ranked #2330 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Westwood School often compared to?
Westwood Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cheviot School, Midway School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Westwood School?
387 students attend Westwood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Westwood School students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are White, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westwood School?
Westwood School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Westwood School offer ?
Westwood School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westwood School part of?
Westwood School is part of Cincinnati School District.
In what neighborhood is Westwood School located?
Westwood School is located in the Westwood neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH. There are 5 other public schools located in Westwood.
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