Westwood Elementary School

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Westwood Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
2920 NW 9th St,  Ankeny, IA
Ankeny Community School District
3.2
660 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
86%
Reading Proficiency
86%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
86%
Math Proficiency
86%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.5%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
85.6%
Science
70%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
309:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
White
76.2%
Hispanic
10.5%
Two or more races
7.1%
Black
4.5%
Asian
1.7%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 6 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/4/2022
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5.0 parent
11/11/2012
THIS SCHOOL IS A GREAT PLACE TO BE AND LEARN!! I lived near this school for 7 years and both of my kids attended and am attending this school. I have nothing but wonderful experience with Westwood. The principal is very helpful and very responsive to parent and student's concern. The teacher is very...
4.0 parent
2/16/2011
This school has wonderful teachers in all areas. The principal is very involved in advocating for the school and the children, which is not standard. He works very hard at getting the best for the students and keeping up the school and curriculum up to date. Parents are very involved at WW as well....
5.0 other
1/20/2011
Dear Mr. Ford, I cannot tell you how impressed I was when I found out that you had gone to the home of my grandchildrens friend Nick, who has been a very sick little boy! In the hospital since Nov. and several surgeries, such a neat little boy!! I am Brock & Domonic Chiodo's grandma and you are just...

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Westwood Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Ankeny, IA and is served by the Ankeny Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 660 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 86% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 86% are proficient in reading. Westwood Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $366,388. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ankeny Centennial High School, Ankeny High School, Ankeny Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Ankeny has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Westwood Elementary School.

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