Serving 585 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Westchester Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 585 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Westchester Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Westchester Elementary School's student population of 585 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
585 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
Westchester Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westchester Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#58 out of 2084 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
4%
15%
White
84%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Westchester Elementary School is ranked #58 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Westchester Elementary School?
585 students attend Westchester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Westchester Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westchester Elementary School?
Westchester Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Westchester Elementary School offer ?
Westchester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Westchester Elementary School part of?
Westchester Elementary School is part of Kirkwood R-VII School District.
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