- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 40.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Zimmerman, MN
Westwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Westwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271137004141
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westwood Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Zimmerman · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 24.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Westwood Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Zimmerman, MN.
School address
District: Elk River Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271137004141 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Westwood Elementary held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 271137004141 · Zimmerman, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 20.1:1 · 24.5% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Rogers Senior High (1,888 students)
Westwood Elementary held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 27.7 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
- Rogers Senior
Rogers Senior High
1,888 students
- Elk River Seni
Elk River Senior High
1,562 students
- Rogers Middle
Rogers Middle School
1,077 students
- Prairie View M
Prairie View Middle School
953 students
- Prairie View E 755
Prairie View Elementary School
755 students
- This school 562
Westwood Elementary
562 students
What this shows Westwood Elementary reports 562 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 27% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 43% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 83% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$12,958
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, Westwood Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Elk River Public School District reports $12,958 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elk River Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 1,562
- Students per teacher
- 30.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,077
- Students per teacher
- 53.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 45.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~562 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westwood Elementary
How many students attend Westwood Elementary?
Westwood Elementary has 562 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Zimmerman, MN. CCD year-over-year: 543 (2022-23) → 537 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary is 20.1:1, which is 27% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westwood Elementary?
24.5% 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 89.1% of enrollment, in Zimmerman, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westwood Elementary?
Westwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westwood Elementary rank among public schools in Zimmerman?
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Zimmerman, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Elk River Public School District?
Besides Westwood Elementary, Elk River Public School District also operates Rogers Senior High (1,888 students), Elk River Senior High (1,562 students), and Rogers Middle School (1,077 students). See the Elk River Public School District district page for the complete list.