Serving 492 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Westwood Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Westwood Elementary School's student population of 492 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
492 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westwood Elementary School ranks within the top 5% 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 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#88 out of 1860 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
6%
12%
White
72%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westwood Elementary School's ranking?
Westwood Elementary School is ranked #88 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Westwood Elementary School often compared to?
Westwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glendale Elementary School, Redtail Ridge Elementary School, Jeffers Pond Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Westwood Elementary School?
492 students attend Westwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Westwood Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westwood Elementary School?
Westwood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Westwood Elementary School offer ?
Westwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Westwood Elementary School part of?
Westwood Elementary School is part of Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools School District.
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