Westwood Elementary

Summary:

Westwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Manchester, Tennessee, serving 574 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school stands out for its diverse student population, strong academic performance, and higher spending per student compared to the state average.

Westwood Elementary has a more racially diverse student body than nearby schools, with a makeup of 59.06% White, 3.83% African American, 30.66% Hispanic, 2.26% Asian, and 4.01% two or more races. Academically, the school consistently outperforms the Manchester District and the state of Tennessee in Mathematics and English Language Arts. However, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with lower rankings for African American, English Language Learner, and Special Education students compared to other subgroups.

While Westwood Elementary maintains a stable 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, its statewide ranking has been declining over the years, from 266 out of 985 Tennessee elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 455 out of 1,008 in 2023-2024. This could be due to the performance of other schools improving at a faster rate. Interestingly, the nearby College Street Elementary has consistently outperformed Westwood in academic subjects and has a higher statewide ranking, providing valuable insights for Westwood to learn from its neighbor's best practices.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 912 Oakdale ST
       Manchester, TN  37355


(931) 728-3412

District: Manchester

SchoolDigger Rank:
458th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,982 Help


Students who attend Westwood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Westwood Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  572

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.8%
Hispanic:
30.8%
African American:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Westwood Elementary ranks better than 55% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.24. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.8%), Hispanic (30.8%), African American (3.7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary is 13.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westwood Elementary is $12,982.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Westwood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Westwood Elementary 458th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Westwood Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Manchester:

SchoolDigger ranks Manchester 45th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Westwood Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Westwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 55.35 380th 809 53.0%
2011 40.70 542nd 818 33.7%
2012 25.22 691st 820 15.7%
2013 63.12 350th 846 58.6%
2014 58.40 323rd 853 62.1%
2015 75.93 167th 855 80.5%
2017 58.51 217th 646 66.4%
2018 57.74 350th 997 64.9%
2019 64.67 266th 985 73.0%
2021 54.19 391st 983 60.2%
2022 53.17 422nd 1000 57.8%
2023 51.93 449th 1020 56.0%
2024 51.24 458th 1018 55.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Westwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.31 13th 95 86.3%
2021 83.71 5th 101 95.0%
2022 40.32 87th 165 47.3%
2023 50.23 58th 164 64.6%
2024 36.98 108th 178 39.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Westwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.55 98th 395 75.2%
2021 66.90 72nd 369 80.5%
2022 45.29 201st 447 55.0%
2023 39.23 294th 528 44.3%
2024 44.43 264th 582 54.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.41 270th 877 69.2%
2019 70.75 123rd 821 85.0%
2021 48.22 378th 823 54.1%
2022 44.92 445th 858 48.1%
2023 52.29 369th 865 57.3%
2024 55.43 315th 853 63.1%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Westwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.29 191st 926 79.4%
2021 50.87 402nd 945 57.5%
2022 48.00 475th 975 51.3%
2023 43.06 547th 989 44.7%
2024 47.43 495th 990 50.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Westwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.72 372nd 916 59.4%
2021 53.39 369th 941 60.8%
2022 55.87 361st 980 63.2%
2023 57.63 357th 987 63.8%
2024 52.92 428th 991 56.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Westwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 26.32 298th 411 27.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Westwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.17 133rd 319 58.3%
2019 57.93 68th 250 72.8%
2021 71.65 55th 324 83.0%
2022 53.27 136th 363 62.5%
2023 48.16 178th 387 54.0%
2024 46.31 213th 415 48.7%
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Rank History for White students at Westwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.87 326th 841 61.2%
2019 61.22 256th 812 68.5%
2021 46.75 406th 844 51.9%
2022 50.38 366th 844 56.6%
2023 49.79 384th 852 54.9%
2024 47.82 405th 847 52.2%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee 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

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 369 10 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1989 368 13 3 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 386
1990 410 10 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1991 439 10 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1992 393 9 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1993 419 9 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1994 365 5 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1995 402 7 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1996 402 7 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1997 428 8 3 14 1 n/a n/a -18 436
1998 413 19 5 9 4 n/a n/a -1 449
1999 343 27 2 23 1 n/a n/a 1 397
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 453 453
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 432 432
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 460 460
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 460 460
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 486 486
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 545 545
2006 456 26 4 81 2 n/a n/a 0 569
2007 475 19 7 92 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2008 467 20 6 91 0 n/a n/a 0 584
2009 457 21 9 88 0 n/a n/a 0 575
2010 467 25 7 94 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2011 490 29 7 93 0 1 6 0 626
2012 447 28 5 108 0 1 11 0 600
2013 371 16 10 106 0 1 12 0 516
2014 386 12 10 120 0 1 8 0 537
2015 398 10 8 121 1 0 9 0 547
2016 400 12 7 123 2 0 7 0 551
2017 395 10 5 132 1 0 9 0 552
2018 376 11 3 139 1 0 7 0 537
2019 387 13 8 144 0 0 14 0 566
2020 381 19 9 149 0 0 15 0 573
2021 331 26 10 151 0 1 26 0 545
2022 341 27 10 164 0 2 29 0 573
2023 339 22 13 176 0 1 23 0 574
2024 342 21 11 176 0 2 20 0 572

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 380 23.0 16.5 n/a
1989 386 23.0 16.7 n/a
1990 426 23.0 18.5 n/a
1991 452 23.0 19.6 n/a
1992 405 23.0 17.6 n/a
1993 431 23.0 18.7 n/a
1994 372 23.0 16.2 n/a
1995 415 23.0 18.0 n/a
1996 415 23.0 18.0 n/a
1997 436 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 449 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 397 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 453 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 432 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 460 n/a n/a n/a
2003 460 n/a n/a n/a
2004 486 n/a n/a n/a
2005 545 n/a n/a n/a
2006 569 37.0 15.4 n/a
2007 593 37.5 15.8 60.4
2008 584 43.5 13.4 60.8
2009 575 44.8 12.8 65.9
2010 593 46.0 12.8 69.3
2011 626 46.0 13.6 67.3
2012 600 45.9 13.0 72.5
2013 516 43.0 12.0 70.2
2014 537 42.9 12.5 65.9
2015 547 40.0 13.6 57.8
2016 551 40.0 13.7 69.1
2017 552 39.5 13.9 n/a
2018 537 38.0 14.1 n/a
2019 566 39.6 14.2 n/a
2020 573 39.0 14.6 69.1
2021 545 41.0 13.2 n/a
2022 573 42.0 13.6 n/a
2023 574 39.5 14.5 n/a
2024 572 43.5 13.1 n/a

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 380 23.0 16.5 n/a
1989 386 23.0 16.7 n/a
1990 426 23.0 18.5 n/a
1991 452 23.0 19.6 n/a
1992 405 23.0 17.6 n/a
1993 431 23.0 18.7 n/a
1994 372 23.0 16.2 n/a
1995 415 23.0 18.0 n/a
1996 415 23.0 18.0 n/a
1997 436 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 449 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 397 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 453 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 432 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 460 n/a n/a n/a
2003 460 n/a n/a n/a
2004 486 n/a n/a n/a
2005 545 n/a n/a n/a
2006 569 37.0 15.4 n/a
2007 593 37.5 15.8 60.4
2008 584 43.5 13.4 60.8
2009 575 44.8 12.8 65.9
2010 593 46.0 12.8 69.3
2011 626 46.0 13.6 67.3
2012 600 45.9 13.0 72.5
2013 516 43.0 12.0 70.2
2014 537 42.9 12.5 65.9
2015 547 40.0 13.6 57.8
2016 551 40.0 13.7 69.1
2017 552 39.5 13.9 n/a
2018 537 38.0 14.1 n/a
2019 566 39.6 14.2 n/a
2020 573 39.0 14.6 69.1
2021 545 41.0 13.2 n/a
2022 573 42.0 13.6 n/a
2023 574 39.5 14.5 n/a
2024 572 43.5 13.1 n/a

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $768 (6.8%) $9,896 (87.4%) $11,319
2020 $852 (7.6%) $9,636 (86.3%) $11,170
2021 $1,386 (11.4%) $9,910 (81.4%) $12,174
2022 $1,976 (15.4%) $10,014 (77.9%) $12,848
2023 $1,690 (13.0%) $10,454 (80.5%) $12,982

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westwood Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 266th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 449th of 1020 Elementary schools
 17%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Westwood Elementary)58.839.4
 19.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Manchester)52.142
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westwood Elementary)46.335.1
 11.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Manchester)41.139.8
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Westwood Elementary)45.754.3
 8.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Manchester)39.752.2
 12.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Westwood Elementary)3044.7
 14.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Manchester)2946.1
 17.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Westwood Elementary)49.456.3
 6.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Manchester)45.261.4
 16.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Westwood Elementary)42.739.1
 3.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Manchester)36.346.2
 9.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Westwood Elementary)51.249.2
 2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Manchester)34.942.1
 7.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Westwood Elementary)39.839.7
 0.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Manchester)34.138.6
 4.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students566574
 1.4%
African American1322
 69.2%
American Indian00
Asian813
 62.5%
Hispanic144176
 22.2%
Pacific Islander01
White387339
 12.4%
Two or More Races1423
 64.3%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 572 students attended Westwood Elementary.

Westwood Elementary ranks 458th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Westwood Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Westwood Middle School

Students at Westwood Elementary are 60% White, 31% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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