James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School vs. Westwood Elementary School
Should you attend James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School or Westwood Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Westwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Community Size
Overview
Serving 253 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 14% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 272 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Westwood Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-6
Total Students
253 students
272 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#231 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#350 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
12
14
Kindergarten Students
47
48
Grade 1 Students
42
41
Grade 2 Students
41
48
Grade 3 Students
26
42
Grade 4 Students
45
38
Grade 5 Students
40
41
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
86%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
2%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
