Westwood View Elementary School

4935 Belinder Ave
Mission, KS 66205
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Westwood View Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 320 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 5% in KS
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Westwood View Elementary School's student population of 320 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

Westwood View Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westwood View Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#14 out of 1280 schools
(Top 5%)
65-69%
29%
75-79%
32%
70-79%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
2%
7%
White
83%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.30
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westwood View Elementary School's ranking?
Westwood View Elementary School is ranked #14 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Westwood View Elementary School often compared to?
Westwood View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roesland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Westwood View Elementary School?
320 students attend Westwood View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Westwood View Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westwood View Elementary School?
Westwood View Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Westwood View Elementary School offer ?
Westwood View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westwood View Elementary School part of?
Westwood View Elementary School is part of Shawnee Mission Pub School District.
In what neighborhood is Westwood View Elementary School located?
Westwood View Elementary School is located in the Oakwood neighborhood of Mission, KS.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 320 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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