Westwood Elementary School

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Westwood Elementary School ranks 185 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Westwood Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Sloan, Iowa, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 336 students. The school is part of the Westwood Community School District, which is ranked 121 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Westwood Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 79.5% of 3rd graders, 90.7% of 4th graders, 77.8% of 5th graders, and 76.5% of 6th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 64.2%, 72.9%, 69%, and 74.5%, respectively. The school's 5th-grade science proficiency rates are also higher than the state average, with 68.5% proficient or better in 2023-2024 compared to the state average of 59.6%. Westwood Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.1 to 13.2 over the past three years, which is lower than the nearby Sioux City Community School District and Woodbury Central Community School District schools.

While Westwood Elementary outperforms the state average, it is interesting to note that some nearby schools, such as Moville Elementary and Bronson Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, with higher test scores and rankings than Westwood in certain areas. Additionally, Westwood Elementary has a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (around 38%), which is higher than some of the nearby schools, suggesting the school may need to consider strategies to address the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

1000 Rebel Way
Sloan, IA 51055

(712) 428-3200

District: Westwood Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
185^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,135

Students who attend Westwood Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Westwood High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 331

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.3%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Hispanic:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Westwood Elementary School ranks better than 66.8% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.9. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.3%), two or more races (4.8%), Hispanic (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary School is 10.8. (See more...)

Compare Westwood Elementary School employs 30.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westwood Elementary School is $12,135.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Westwood Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Westwood Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Westwood Community School District 121^st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Westwood Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	69.98	145^th	626	76.8%
2013	70.42	148^th	624	76.3%
2014	61.20	263^rd	603	56.4%
2015	63.82	249^th	616	59.6%
2016	71.30	158^th	599	73.6%
2017	59.82	271^st	574	52.8%
2018	52.41	320^th	567	43.6%
2019	62.78	236^th	603	60.9%
2021	60.20	237^th	567	58.2%
2022	69.63	177^th	574	69.2%
2023	66.69	185^th	565	67.3%
2024	66.90	185^th	557	66.8%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Westwood Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	172	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	176
1989	341	0	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	345
1990	363	0	4	10	5	n/a	n/a	0	382
1991	392	2	6	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	406
1992	431	5	5	6	5	n/a	n/a	0	452
1993	418	6	8	8	9	n/a	n/a	0	449
1994	405	4	5	3	6	n/a	n/a	0	423
1995	374	3	3	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	389
1996	374	3	3	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	389
1997	358	5	3	9	13	n/a	n/a	0	388
1998	362	4	4	10	7	n/a	n/a	0	387
1999	333	4	3	9	4	n/a	n/a	0	353
2000	356	4	2	8	4	n/a	n/a	-22	352
2001	353	2	2	8	8	n/a	n/a	0	373
2002	328	3	2	12	6	n/a	n/a	0	351
2003	328	3	2	12	6	n/a	n/a	0	351
2004	315	5	4	10	5	n/a	n/a	0	339
2005	326	13	3	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	348
2006	311	10	2	13	4	n/a	n/a	0	340
2007	289	11	1	14	7	n/a	n/a	0	322
2008	273	9	0	11	7	n/a	n/a	0	300
2009	288	9	0	8	5	n/a	n/a	0	310
2010	277	4	0	16	6	0	9	0	312
2011	282	3	0	12	6	0	12	0	315
2012	279	2	0	9	7	0	15	0	312
2013	276	0	0	14	3	0	13	0	306
2014	263	0	0	17	6	0	17	0	303
2015	275	0	0	20	1	0	19	0	315
2016	285	0	0	24	3	0	16	0	328
2017	293	0	0	29	7	0	13	0	342
2018	305	0	0	20	7	0	15	0	347
2019	309	0	0	16	10	0	15	0	350
2020	303	2	0	13	5	0	17	0	340
2021	289	0	0	9	5	0	15	0	318
2022	303	0	0	9	4	0	12	0	328
2023	306	0	0	12	4	0	14	0	336
2024	299	0	1	12	3	0	16	0	331

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Westwood Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	176	12.1	14.5	26.1
1989	345	22.5	15.3	14.5
1990	382	24.3	15.7	0
1991	406	26.9	15.0	19
1992	452	29.0	15.5	19.7
1993	449	30.3	14.8	16.3
1994	423	29.8	14.2	16.5
1995	389	30.5	12.8	14.9
1996	389	30.5	12.8	14.9
1997	388	30.5	12.7	17
1998	387	29.5	13.1	16
1999	353	28.5	12.4	22.9
2000	352	29.2	12.1	21.1
2001	373	29.8	12.5	29.8
2002	351	28.6	12.3	30.5
2003	351	28.6	12.3	30.5
2004	339	27.3	12.4	33.6
2005	348	26.2	13.3	34.2
2006	340	27.2	12.5	39.4
2007	322	25.5	12.6	32.3
2008	300	22.7	13.2	35
2009	310	23.3	13.3	33.5
2010	312	24.0	12.9	32.4
2011	315	22.0	14.3	36.5
2012	312	22.3	13.9	35.9
2013	306	22.6	13.5	35.9
2014	303	24.1	12.5	35.3
2015	315	25.0	12.6	36.2
2016	328	25.0	13.1	34.5
2017	342	24.0	14.2	30.7
2018	347	24.6	14.0	34
2019	350	23.6	14.7	34.6
2020	340	24.8	13.6	39.4
2021	318	23.9	13.2	37.7
2022	328	26.9	12.1	36.3
2023	336	27.3	12.2	38.7
2024	331	30.4	10.8	43.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Westwood Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	176	12.1	14.5	26.1
1989	345	22.5	15.3	14.5
1990	382	24.3	15.7	0
1991	406	26.9	15.0	19
1992	452	29.0	15.5	19.7
1993	449	30.3	14.8	16.3
1994	423	29.8	14.2	16.5
1995	389	30.5	12.8	14.9
1996	389	30.5	12.8	14.9
1997	388	30.5	12.7	17
1998	387	29.5	13.1	16
1999	353	28.5	12.4	22.9
2000	352	29.2	12.1	21.1
2001	373	29.8	12.5	29.8
2002	351	28.6	12.3	30.5
2003	351	28.6	12.3	30.5
2004	339	27.3	12.4	33.6
2005	348	26.2	13.3	34.2
2006	340	27.2	12.5	39.4
2007	322	25.5	12.6	32.3
2008	300	22.7	13.2	35
2009	310	23.3	13.3	33.5
2010	312	24.0	12.9	32.4
2011	315	22.0	14.3	36.5
2012	312	22.3	13.9	35.9
2013	306	22.6	13.5	35.9
2014	303	24.1	12.5	35.3
2015	315	25.0	12.6	36.2
2016	328	25.0	13.1	34.5
2017	342	24.0	14.2	30.7
2018	347	24.6	14.0	34
2019	350	23.6	14.7	34.6
2020	340	24.8	13.6	39.4
2021	318	23.9	13.2	37.7
2022	328	26.9	12.1	36.3
2023	336	27.3	12.2	38.7
2024	331	30.4	10.8	43.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Westwood Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$534 (4.4%)	$11,601 (95.6%)	$12,135

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westwood Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 236^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 185^th of 565 Elementary schools	6.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westwood Elementary School)	82.9	77.5	5.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westwood Community School District)	82.9	77.5	5.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Westwood Elementary School)	68.3	87.5	19.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Westwood Community School District)	68.3	87.5	19.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Westwood Elementary School)	80.6	78.6	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Westwood Community School District)	80.6	78.6	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Westwood Elementary School)	80.6	64.3	16.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Westwood Community School District)	80.6	64.3	16.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Westwood Elementary School)	68.6	69.7	1.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Westwood Community School District)	68.6	69.7	1.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Westwood Elementary School)	64.7	72.7	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Westwood Community School District)	64.7	72.7	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Westwood Elementary School)	79.6	85	5.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Westwood Community School District)	79.6	85	5.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Westwood Elementary School)	77.6	92.5	14.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Westwood Community School District)	77.6	92.5	14.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	350	336	4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	10	4	60%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	16	12	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	309	306	1%
Two or More Races	15	14	6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.6%	38.7%	4.1%

Schools Near Westwood Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Westwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1000 Rebel Way	Sloan	51055	Woodbury County	Westwood Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 428-3200	331	30	10.8	43.2%	299 (90.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.6%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.8%)	66.9	185^th of 557 public elementary schools	66.8%		66.7	185^th of 565 public elementary schools	67.3%		79.5	90.7	77.8	76.5	75.0	72.1	74.1	79.4	68.5	$12,135	$534	$11,601
Whiting Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	606 West St	Whiting	51063	Monona County	Whiting Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 455-2468	81	9	9.0	72.8%	51 (63.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (17.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (13.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.2%)								(n/a)	46.2				30.8					$11,347	$706	$10,641
Bronson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	113 West 1st Street	Bronson	51007	Woodbury County	Lawton-Bronson Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 948-3361	388	28	13.9	25.0%	364 (93.8%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.6%)	80	73^rd of 557 public elementary schools	86.9%		83.3	53^rd of 565 public elementary schools	90.6%	20	83.0	88.9	77.3	87.0	88.7	90.7	81.8	76.1	72.1	$11,638	$548	$11,090
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School	Public	3-5	201 Port Neal Road	Sergeant Bluff	51054	Woodbury County	Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 943-5563	373	29	12.8	39.9%	272 (72.9%)	16 (4.3%)	32 (8.6%)	11 (2.9%)	2 (0.5%)	13 (3.5%)	27 (7.2%)	69.7	164^th of 557 public elementary schools	70.6%		75.8	111^th of 565 public elementary schools	80.4%	53	71.0	86.4	80.8		81.5	76.4	72.8		69.6	$12,447	$852	$11,595
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	206 South D Street	Sergeant Bluff	51054	Woodbury County	Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 943-5563	377	30	12.6	39.0%	263 (69.8%)	26 (6.9%)	34 (9.0%)	6 (1.6%)	3 (0.8%)	10 (2.7%)	35 (9.3%)								(n/a)										$14,792	$1,035	$13,757
West Monona Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	611 4th Street	Onawa	51040	Monona County	West Monona Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 433-1393	342	24	14.4	46.8%	293 (85.7%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.8%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.1%)	53.2	310^th of 557 public elementary schools	44.3%		52.9	307^th of 565 public elementary schools	45.7%	3	68.4	71.4	76.8		68.4	51.0	71.4		76.8	$13,471	$617	$12,854
Nodland Elementary School	Public	K-2	5000 Mayhew Ave	Sioux City	51106	Woodbury County	Sioux City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 274-4044	256	16	16.3	37.5%	172 (67.2%)	20 (7.8%)	44 (17.2%)	5 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (5.5%)								(n/a)										$12,625	$312	$12,313
Sunnyside Elementary School	Public	3-5	2700 S Maple St	Sioux City	51106	Woodbury County	Sioux City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 274-4047	249	15	16.5	36.1%	172 (69.1%)	14 (5.6%)	36 (14.5%)	4 (1.6%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (8.0%)	85.2	35^th of 557 public elementary schools	93.7%		85.8	33^rd of 565 public elementary schools	94.2%	2	85.2	80.0	89.7		91.4	82.5	90.8		79.3	$12,202	$292	$11,910
Morningside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3601 Bushnell Ave	Sioux City	51106	Woodbury County	Sioux City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 274-4048	691	46	14.8	60.2%	349 (50.5%)	70 (10.1%)	176 (25.5%)	7 (1.0%)	3 (0.4%)	34 (4.9%)	52 (7.5%)	33	429^th of 557 public elementary schools	23.0%		29.1	441^st of 565 public elementary schools	21.9%	12	57.4	71.0	63.5		80.2	62.0	49.6		44.3	$12,704	$969	$11,735
Spalding Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4101 Stone Avenue	Sioux City	51106	Woodbury County	Sioux City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 274-4043	663	45	14.5	68.2%	278 (41.9%)	79 (11.9%)	206 (31.1%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.4%)	40 (6.0%)	43 (6.5%)	36.2	409^th of 557 public elementary schools	26.6%		30.3	436^th of 565 public elementary schools	22.8%	27	52.0	81.4	59.1		70.1	81.4	47.3		46.2	$13,633	$1,329	$12,304

Frequently Asked Questions about Westwood Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Westwood Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Westwood Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Westwood High School

How many students attend Westwood Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 331 students attended Westwood Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Westwood Elementary School?

Students at Westwood Elementary School are 90% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

Is Westwood Elementary School a good school?

Westwood Elementary School ranks 185^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Westwood Elementary School in?

Westwood Community School District

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