- Enrollment
- 1,684
- Students per teacher
- 35.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bloomington, MN
Westwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Westwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270579000240
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westwood Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #7 of 9
- elementary schools in Bloomington · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Westwood Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Elementary ranks #7 of 9 elementary schools in Bloomington, MN.
School address
District: Bloomington Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270579000240 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Westwood Elementary held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 270579000240 · Bloomington, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
339 enr · 11.7:1 · 39.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Senior High (1,684 students)
Westwood Elementary held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Westwood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Seni
Jefferson Senior High
1,684 students
- Kennedy Senior
Kennedy Senior High
1,578 students
- Olson Middle
Olson Middle
762 students
- Oak Grove Midd
Oak Grove Middle
711 students
- Valley View Mi 647
Valley View Middle
647 students
- This school 339
Westwood Elementary
339 students
What this shows Westwood Elementary reports 339 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westwood Elementary compares
Westwood Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▼ 9% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 27% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,232
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.2%
African American 22.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 3.8%
Largest group: White at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Westwood Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Bloomington Public School District reports $17,232 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westwood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley View Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westwood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~339 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westwood Elementary
How many students attend Westwood Elementary?
Westwood Elementary has 339 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bloomington, MN. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary is 11.7:1, which is 26% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westwood Elementary?
39.1% of students at Westwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Westwood Elementary is White at 47.2% of enrollment, in Bloomington, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westwood Elementary?
Westwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westwood Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bloomington?
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Elementary ranks #7 of 9 elementary schools in Bloomington, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bloomington on the city page.
What other schools are in Bloomington Public School District?
Besides Westwood Elementary, Bloomington Public School District also operates Jefferson Senior High (1,684 students), Kennedy Senior High (1,578 students), and Olson Middle (762 students). See the Bloomington Public School District district page for the complete list.