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Westwood Elementary School

13651 4th Ave S
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 543 students in grades 3-5, Westwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 543 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 30% in MN
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Westwood Elementary School's student population of 543 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
543 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Westwood Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westwood Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#462 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Westwood Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Westwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Westwood Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Westwood Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Westwood Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Westwood Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Westwood Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
89%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Westwood Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Westwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Westwood Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.21
This chart displays the diversity score of Westwood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Westwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westwood Elementary School's ranking?
Westwood Elementary School is ranked #462 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Westwood Elementary School?
543 students attend Westwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Westwood Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westwood Elementary School?
Westwood Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westwood Elementary School offer ?
Westwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Westwood Elementary School part of?
Westwood Elementary School is part of Elk River Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 543 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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