Serving 775 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Westridge Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 775 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 83% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Westridge Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westridge Elementary School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Westridge Elementary School is ranked #276 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Westridge Elementary School?
775 students attend Westridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Westridge Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westridge Elementary School?
Westridge Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westridge Elementary School offer ?
Westridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westridge Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 775 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 83% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
