Westwood Elementary School

Summary:

Westwood Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Elyria, Ohio, serving students from kindergarten to 4th grade. With a student population of 489, the school is part of the Elyria City Schools district, which is ranked 611 out of 839 school districts in Ohio and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Westwood Elementary School has a diverse student population, with 36.2% White, 19.63% African American, 24.13% Hispanic, and 19.84% two or more races. The school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.9% in 2019-2020 to 32.5% in 2023-2024, which is higher than nearby schools like Northwood Elementary (17.6%) and Ely Elementary (27.2%). Academically, Westwood Elementary School's performance, as measured by the Ohio State Tests, is generally lower than the state and district averages, with 3rd-grade math proficiency at 34.6% and 4th-grade English Language Arts proficiency at 54.1%.

Interestingly, Westwood Elementary School's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students generally performing better than the school's overall performance, while the White and Special Education student subgroups perform worse. The school has also experienced a decline in its student population, with the percentage of White students decreasing from 45.91% in 2020-2021 to 36.2% in 2022-2023, in contrast to the nearby Northwood Elementary School, which has a higher percentage of White students.


Detail:

Public K-4

 42331 Griswold Rd
       Elyria, OH  44035-2121


(440) 284-8002

District: Elyria City Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1130th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,434 Help


Students who attend Westwood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Westwood Middle School
High:    Elyria High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.6 Help
Number of students:  472

Racial breakdown:

White:
39.2%
Hispanic:
21.8%
Two or more races:
20.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.2% Help


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Compare Details Westwood Elementary School ranks worse than 71.7% of elementary schools in Ohio. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Elyria City Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.09. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Westwood Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.2%), Hispanic (21.8%), two or more races (20.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary School is 18.6, which is the 3rd best among 5 elementary schools in the Elyria City Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westwood Elementary School is $5,434. 4 elementary schools in the Elyria City Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Westwood Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Westwood Elementary School 1130th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Westwood Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Elyria City Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Elyria City Schools 611th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Westwood Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Westwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 18.54 1287th 1471 12.5%
2005 38.88 1058th 1501 29.5%
2006 24.16 1264th 1504 16.0%
2007 30.70 1279th 1609 20.5%
2008 35.10 1192nd 1582 24.7%
2009 26.32 1304th 1610 19.0%
2010 19.67 1412th 1662 15.0%
2011 36.40 1258th 1686 25.4%
2012 45.76 1171st 1709 31.5%
2013 38.37 1245th 1701 26.8%
2014 37.24 1237th 1687 26.7%
2015 49.49 1037th 1684 38.4%
2016 40.75 1114th 1678 33.6%
2017 35.23 1178th 1651 28.6%
2018 25.61 1265th 1636 22.7%
2019 28.15 1276th 1676 23.9%
2021 19.05 1231st 1610 23.5%
2022 20.03 1243rd 1588 21.7%
2023 32.27 1121st 1596 29.8%
2024 30.09 1130th 1577 28.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Westwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 17.08 137th 162 15.4%
2023 32.80 132nd 183 27.9%
2024 27.06 151st 202 25.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Westwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.48 841st 856 1.8%
2024 20.29 779th 900 13.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.85 1083rd 1465 26.1%
2019 38.17 1035th 1465 29.4%
2021 23.61 1044th 1404 25.6%
2022 27.78 1058th 1419 25.4%
2023 43.95 881st 1447 39.1%
2024 39.07 992nd 1484 33.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Westwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.77 1199th 1518 21.0%
2019 24.32 1192nd 1502 20.6%
2021 17.53 1148th 1467 21.7%
2022 23.55 1145th 1488 23.1%
2023 24.84 1122nd 1483 24.3%
2024 29.17 1074th 1466 26.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Westwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.52 863rd 1021 15.5%
2019 10.58 928th 956 2.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Westwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.16 1232nd 1536 19.8%
2019 29.35 1165th 1535 24.1%
2021 12.26 1248th 1499 16.7%
2022 13.17 1282nd 1518 15.5%
2023 33.55 1060th 1498 29.2%
2024 28.42 1112th 1485 25.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Westwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.66 452nd 598 24.4%
2019 49.44 295th 605 51.2%
2022 33.79 375th 601 37.6%
2023 34.56 376th 610 38.4%
2024 40.61 326th 603 45.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Westwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 11.44 204th 216 5.6%
2023 36.43 139th 233 40.3%
2024 35.37 151st 234 35.5%
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Rank History for White students at Westwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.44 1189th 1309 9.2%
2019 13.83 1162nd 1271 8.6%
2021 15.15 1095th 1249 12.3%
2022 23.41 1041st 1242 16.2%
2023 33.22 920th 1215 24.3%
2024 25.55 984th 1190 17.3%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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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 467 63 6 12 2 n/a n/a 0 550
1989 506 58 9 13 3 n/a n/a 0 589
1990 474 72 6 13 3 n/a n/a 0 568
1991 497 81 5 11 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1992 424 73 4 16 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1993 433 70 5 22 2 n/a n/a 0 532
1994 396 53 7 15 1 n/a n/a 0 472
1995 427 72 5 19 1 n/a n/a 0 524
1996 427 72 5 19 1 n/a n/a 0 524
1997 428 85 5 18 2 n/a n/a 0 538
1998 432 92 3 26 1 n/a n/a 0 554
1999 401 76 1 18 1 n/a n/a 0 497
2000 393 88 2 15 2 n/a n/a 0 500
2001 381 79 0 18 2 n/a n/a 0 480
2002 304 85 0 15 3 n/a n/a 57 464
2003 304 85 0 15 3 n/a n/a 57 464
2004 277 86 1 16 1 n/a n/a 63 444
2005 244 81 1 22 1 n/a n/a 53 402
2006 257 70 0 13 0 n/a n/a 47 387
2007 240 62 0 10 1 n/a n/a 43 356
2008 214 64 0 12 1 n/a n/a 37 328
2009 216 94 0 16 1 n/a n/a 43 370
2010 220 101 0 15 0 n/a n/a 43 379
2011 195 78 1 20 2 1 48 0 345
2012 203 83 2 45 0 0 49 0 382
2013 226 94 2 44 2 0 69 0 437
2014 230 97 2 41 1 0 62 0 433
2015 218 110 3 45 2 0 56 0 434
2016 213 120 1 56 4 0 53 0 447
2017 211 114 3 54 2 1 55 0 440
2018 220 97 1 45 2 0 70 0 435
2019 209 114 1 37 2 0 75 0 438
2020 181 110 1 61 1 0 71 0 425
2021 146 66 1 48 1 0 56 0 318
2022 182 92 1 75 0 0 98 0 448
2023 177 96 1 118 0 0 97 0 489
2024 185 88 1 103 0 0 95 0 472

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

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 550 27.0 20.3 0
1989 589 25.0 23.5 n/a
1990 568 29.0 19.5 n/a
1991 594 28.0 21.2 n/a
1992 517 28.5 18.1 20.7
1993 532 27.5 19.3 21.1
1994 472 25.0 18.9 21.6
1995 524 26.5 19.8 34.4
1996 524 26.5 19.8 34.4
1997 538 28.0 19.2 35.3
1998 554 29.0 19.1 34.3
1999 497 28.5 17.4 51.1
2000 500 29.0 17.2 45.8
2001 480 28.5 16.8 48.8
2002 464 27.7 16.8 57.7
2003 464 27.7 16.8 57.7
2004 444 27.0 16.4 63.5
2005 402 29.2 13.8 66.2
2006 387 25.2 15.4 65.6
2007 356 23.8 15.0 78.6
2008 328 19.0 17.3 n/a
2009 370 21.4 17.3 77.1
2010 379 23.5 16.1 81.8
2011 345 22.1 15.6 73.9
2012 382 23.1 16.5 66.8
2013 437 28.0 15.6 58.4
2014 433 21.2 20.3 58.9
2015 434 n/a n/a 58.8
2016 447 25.0 17.8 77.6
2017 440 24.8 17.6 77
2018 435 22.7 19.1 77.9
2019 438 24.7 17.7 77.6
2020 425 23.7 17.9 78.1
2021 318 20.4 15.5 n/a
2022 448 25.7 17.4 n/a
2023 489 27.7 17.6 76.7
2024 472 25.3 18.6 79.2

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 550 27.0 20.3 0
1989 589 25.0 23.5 n/a
1990 568 29.0 19.5 n/a
1991 594 28.0 21.2 n/a
1992 517 28.5 18.1 20.7
1993 532 27.5 19.3 21.1
1994 472 25.0 18.9 21.6
1995 524 26.5 19.8 34.4
1996 524 26.5 19.8 34.4
1997 538 28.0 19.2 35.3
1998 554 29.0 19.1 34.3
1999 497 28.5 17.4 51.1
2000 500 29.0 17.2 45.8
2001 480 28.5 16.8 48.8
2002 464 27.7 16.8 57.7
2003 464 27.7 16.8 57.7
2004 444 27.0 16.4 63.5
2005 402 29.2 13.8 66.2
2006 387 25.2 15.4 65.6
2007 356 23.8 15.0 78.6
2008 328 19.0 17.3 n/a
2009 370 21.4 17.3 77.1
2010 379 23.5 16.1 81.8
2011 345 22.1 15.6 73.9
2012 382 23.1 16.5 66.8
2013 437 28.0 15.6 58.4
2014 433 21.2 20.3 58.9
2015 434 n/a n/a 58.8
2016 447 25.0 17.8 77.6
2017 440 24.8 17.6 77
2018 435 22.7 19.1 77.9
2019 438 24.7 17.7 77.6
2020 425 23.7 17.9 78.1
2021 318 20.4 15.5 n/a
2022 448 25.7 17.4 n/a
2023 489 27.7 17.6 76.7
2024 472 25.3 18.6 79.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Westwood Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,119
2022 $6,632
2023 $6,268
2024 $5,434

Data source: Ohio 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 1276th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 1121st of 1596 Elementary schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Westwood Elementary School)6054.3
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Elyria City Schools)52.450.1
 2.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westwood Elementary School)53.851.1
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elyria City Schools)51.145.8
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Westwood Elementary School)39.751.2
 11.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Elyria City Schools)54.346.3
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Westwood Elementary School)46.631.8
 14.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Elyria City Schools)46.335.8
 10.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students438489
 11.6%
African American11496
 15.8%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic37118
 218.9%
Pacific Islander00
White209177
 15.3%
Two or More Races7597
 29.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.6%76.7%
 0.9%


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Westwood Elementary School ranks 1130th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Westwood Elementary School are 39% White, 22% Hispanic, 20% Two or more races, 19% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 472 students attended Westwood Elementary School.

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

Middle : Westwood Middle School
High : Elyria High School


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