Westwood Elementary School
10 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Westwood Elementary School
Westwood Elementary School is a K-5 public school located in the heart of Los Angeles. It is one of the highest performing schools in the district, with a track record of success in academics, athletics, and the arts. Westwood Elementary is committed to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment for all of its students. The school has a strong focus on teaching the whole child, emphasizing both academic excellence and social-emotional learning. Westwood Elementary offers a variety of after-school programs and extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and art classes. The school also hosts a variety of family-friendly events throughout the year, such as movie nights and holiday celebrations. Westwood Elementary is a great place for young students to learn and grow.
Address:
300 Westwood Ave
Greenwood, AR 72936Phone:
(501) 966-7748
Site:
Grades:
Pre-K – 4
Enrollment:
756 students
Overview Westwood Elementary School
Westwood Elementary School serves 756 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Westwood Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Verdict on Westwood Elementary School
Westwood Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Westwood Elementary School is 0.29, 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.
