Enrollment
562
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westwood Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westwood Elementary
Westwood Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Zimmerman, Minnesota, enrolling 562 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 562 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 474 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #447, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1124 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Elk River Public School District also operates Rogers Senior High (1,888 students) and Elk River Senior High (1,562 students) alongside Westwood Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Westwood Elementary compares
Westwood Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,659
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elk River Public School District, which includes Westwood Elementary.
$12,659
Per student
-17%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.4%
State 61.0%
Federal 7.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 40.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~562 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Zimmerman on the city page.
Is Westwood Elementary a good school?
Westwood Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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