- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dayton, OH
Westwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Westwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390438400800
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westwood Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Ohio schools.
- #6 of 28
- schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 352
- students enrolled
Westwood Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Elementary School ranks #6 of 28 schools in Dayton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Westwood Elementary School held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 390438400800 · Dayton, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
352 enr · 11.4:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Belmont High School (1,153 students)
Westwood Elementary School held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Westwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belmont High S
Belmont High School
1,153 students
- Stivers School
Stivers School for the Arts
837 students
- David H. Ponit
David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center
785 students
- Valerie Elemen
Valerie Elementary School
566 students
- Ruskin Element
Ruskin Elementary School
553 students
- This school 352
Westwood Elementary School
352 students
What this shows Westwood Elementary School reports 352 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 37% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 8% in Ohio - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.2%
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
$20,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 5.7%
White 5.4%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Westwood Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dayton City reports $20,743 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stivers School for the Arts | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valerie Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ruskin Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Dayton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Belmont High School
Standard public school
1,153 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Stivers School for the Arts
Standard public school
837 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Northridge Elementary School
Standard public school
796 students 19:1 students per teacher
Valerie Elementary School
Standard public school
566 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Ruskin Elementary School
Standard public school
553 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
River's Edge Montessori Elementary School
Standard public school
552 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~352 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westwood Elementary School
How many students attend Westwood Elementary School?
Westwood Elementary School has 352 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dayton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary School is 11.4:1, which is 37% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Westwood Elementary School is African American at 81.8% of enrollment, in Dayton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westwood Elementary School?
Westwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westwood Elementary School rank among schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Elementary School ranks #6 of 28 schools in Dayton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dayton on the city page.
What other schools are in Dayton City?
Besides Westwood Elementary School, Dayton City also operates Belmont High School (1,153 students), Stivers School for the Arts (837 students), and David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center (785 students). See the Dayton City district page for the complete list.