Westwood Elementary School

Westwood Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6
1015 S Greensboro Pike,  New Castle, IN
New Castle Community School Corporation
3.3
272 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
James Carson
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
52%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
15
Full Time Teachers
15
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.8%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
492:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.9%
Female
48.1%
White
93.1%
Two or more races
4.2%
Hispanic
2.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/24/2012
I enrolled my son today on the spot, the office staff was very helpful and very very friendly. They were very talkative to my son to help him feel comfortable with his new school. One lady walked me around the school to show me everything and all the staff we met was super nice and friendly. When I...
4.0 parent
4/29/2010
I wish they had a band for the 5th grade instead of Choir. Other than that they do with what they have. I do not know a lot about the lower grades but I know their 5th grade teachers are pretty awesome
1.0 parent
3/18/2009

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Westwood Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in New Castle, IN and is served by the New Castle Community School Corporation in Indiana. The school has a total enrollment of 272 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Westwood Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $274,344. Discover additional schools in the area, like Heartland Christian School, Heritage Hall Christian School, Anderson Christian School, and more. Learn more about what New Castle has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Westwood Elementary School.

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