- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Jefferson, NC
Westwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Westwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370021002704
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westwood Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of North Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in West Jefferson · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 60.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Westwood Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in West Jefferson, NC.
School address
District: Ashe County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370021002704 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Westwood Elementary held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 370021002704 · West Jefferson, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 12.2:1 · 60.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Ashe County High (767 students)
Westwood Elementary held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Westwood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ashe County Hi
Ashe County High
767 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary
566 students
- This school
Westwood Elementary
451 students
- Ashe County Mi
Ashe County Middle
401 students
- Blue Ridge Ele
Blue Ridge Elementary
348 students
- Ashe County Ea 143
Ashe County Early College High
143 students
What this shows Westwood Elementary reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westwood Elementary compares
Westwood Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.4% | ▼ 8% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 14% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.3%
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
$14,547
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 451 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, Westwood Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ashe County Schools reports $14,547 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashe County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ashe County Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ashe County Early College High | Smaller | Lower 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
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~451 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westwood Elementary
How many students attend Westwood Elementary?
Westwood Elementary has 451 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Jefferson, NC. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 474 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary is 12.2:1, which is 23% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 22% 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?
60.4% of students at Westwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Westwood Elementary is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in West Jefferson, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westwood Elementary?
Westwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 West Jefferson?
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in West Jefferson, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ashe County Schools?
Besides Westwood Elementary, Ashe County Schools also operates Ashe County High (767 students), Mountain View Elementary (566 students), and Ashe County Middle (401 students). See the Ashe County Schools district page for the complete list.