Serving 331 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Westwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 331 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Westwood 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 Westwood Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Westwood Elementary School is ranked #289 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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Westwood Elementary School?
331 students attend Westwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Westwood Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westwood Elementary School?
Westwood Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westwood Elementary School offer ?
Westwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westwood Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 331 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
