- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portland, MI
Westwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Westwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262912006500
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westwood Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Westwood Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Portland, MI.
School address
District: Portland Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262912006500 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Westwood Elementary School held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 24.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 262912006500 · Portland, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 16.9:1 · 30.1% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Portland High School (665 students)
Westwood Elementary School held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 24.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Westwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portland High
Portland High School
665 students
- Oakwood Elemen
Oakwood Elementary School
473 students
- This school
Westwood Elementary School
423 students
- Portland Middl
Portland Middle School
418 students
What this shows Westwood Elementary School reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westwood Elementary School compares
Westwood Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 45% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Michigan - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.8%
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
$13,069
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.6%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Westwood Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Portland Public Schools reports $13,069 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Portland Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~423 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westwood Elementary School
How many students attend Westwood Elementary School?
Westwood Elementary School has 423 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% higher 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 School?
30.1% of students at Westwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Westwood Elementary School is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Portland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westwood Elementary School?
Westwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Portland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Portland Public Schools?
Besides Westwood Elementary School, Portland Public Schools also operates Portland High School (665 students), Oakwood Elementary School (473 students), and Portland Middle School (418 students). See the Portland Public Schools district page for the complete list.