- Enrollment
- 1,561
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Cloud, MN
Westwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Westwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273351001496
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westwood Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Saint Cloud · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 531
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Saint Cloud, MN.
School address
District: St. Cloud Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273351001496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+65 students YoY
Westwood Elementary grew from 387 students in 2022-23 to 452 in 2023-24 (+16.8%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+65 students YoY 273351001496 · Saint Cloud, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 53.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Technical Senior High (1,561 students)
Westwood Elementary grew from 387 students in 2022-23 to 452 in 2023-24 (+16.8%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. 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
- Technical Seni
Technical Senior High
1,561 students
- Apollo Senior
Apollo Senior High
1,264 students
- Oak Hill Commu
Oak Hill Community Elementary
878 students
- South Junior H
South Junior High
831 students
- North Junior H
North Junior High
720 students
- This school 531
Westwood Elementary
531 students
What this shows Westwood Elementary reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westwood Elementary compares
Westwood Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▲ 25% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,825
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 531 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
African American 20.0%
Two or More 11.7%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.3, Westwood Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for St. Cloud Public School District reports $16,825 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Apollo Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Oak Hill Community Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| South Junior High | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| North Junior High | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Westwood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,264
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Westwood Elementary
How many students attend Westwood Elementary?
Westwood Elementary has 531 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Cloud, MN. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), up 65.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westwood Elementary?
53.5% 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 41.6% of enrollment, in Saint Cloud, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westwood Elementary?
Westwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: 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 elementary schools in Saint Cloud?
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Saint Cloud, 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 Saint Cloud on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Cloud Public School District?
Besides Westwood Elementary, St. Cloud Public School District also operates Technical Senior High (1,561 students), Apollo Senior High (1,264 students), and Oak Hill Community Elementary (878 students). See the St. Cloud Public School District district page for the complete list.