Serving 651 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Westlake Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 651 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Westlake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Westlake Elementary School's student population of 651 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
651 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
Westlake Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westlake Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1421 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
33%
14%
Black
51%
13%
White
12%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Westlake Elementary School is ranked #1421 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Westlake Elementary School?
651 students attend Westlake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Westlake Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westlake Elementary School?
Westlake Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Westlake Elementary School offer ?
Westlake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Westlake Elementary School part of?
Westlake Elementary School is part of MSD Wayne Township School District.
In what neighborhood is Westlake Elementary School located?
Westlake Elementary School is located in the Chapel Hill And Ben Davis neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 7 other public schools located in Chapel Hill And Ben Davis.
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