Enrollment
510
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greenwood, IN
Westwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Westwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180411000670
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westwood Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Greenwood · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Westwood Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Greenwood, IN.
School address
District: Greenwood Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180411000670 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westwood Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westwood Elementary School
Westwood Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Greenwood, Indiana, enrolling 510 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 510 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 557 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #511, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 510 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Greenwood's public schools, it stands alongside Grassy Creek Elementary School (847 students): Westwood Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17:1 vs 23.5:1).
Greenwood Community Sch Corp also operates Greenwood Community High Sch (1,229 students) and Greenwood Middle School (964 students) alongside Westwood Elementary School.
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 School compares
Westwood Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▼ 22% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Indiana - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,473
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 510 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 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.
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 72.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Asian 7.1%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 6.1%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, Westwood Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenwood Community Sch Corp, which includes Westwood Elementary School.
$10,473
Per student
-13%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.1%
State 70.1%
Federal 8.8%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Community High Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Northeast Elementary Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| V O Isom Central Elem School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 964
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Greenwood
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~510 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Westwood Elementary School
How many students attend Westwood Elementary School?
Westwood Elementary School has 510 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greenwood, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary School is 17:1, which is 7% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westwood Elementary School?
38.8% of students at Westwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Westwood Elementary School is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Greenwood, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westwood Elementary School?
Westwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 School rank among schools in Greenwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Greenwood, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Greenwood on the city page.
Is Westwood Elementary School a good school?
Westwood Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana 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 Greenwood Community Sch Corp?
Besides Westwood Elementary School, Greenwood Community Sch Corp also operates Greenwood Community High Sch (1,229 students), Greenwood Middle School (964 students), and Southwest Elementary School (550 students). See the Greenwood Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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