Enrollment
1,646
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Blaine, MN
Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch
Federal NCES profile for Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273333001466
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in Blaine · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 38.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch has class sizes larger than 71% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Blaine, MN.
School address
District: Spring Lake Park Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273333001466 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
95.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.7%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch
Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch is a large elementary school in Blaine, Minnesota, enrolling 1,646 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.7% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,646 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 60 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 329 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Spring Lake Park Public Schools spends $12,167 per pupil, 20% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Spring Lake Park Public Schools also operates Spring Lake Park Senior High (1,909 students) and Centerview Elementary (685 students) alongside Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch.
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 Intermediate & Middle Sch compares
Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.7% | ▼ 10% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,646 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,646
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$12,167
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
119
in-school suspensions + 175 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 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 46.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
African American 13.1%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spring Lake Park Public Schools, which includes Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch.
$12,167
Per student
-20%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.5%
State 61.2%
Federal 9.3%
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 Intermediate & Middle Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Lake Park Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centerview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodcrest El. Spanish Immersion | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Terrace Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northpoint Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,909
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,646 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch
How many students attend Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch?
Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch has 1,646 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Blaine, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch is 17.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch?
38.7% of students at Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch?
The largest demographic group at Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch is White at 46.5% of enrollment, in Blaine, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch?
Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Intermediate & Middle Sch rank among elementary schools in Blaine?
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Blaine, 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 Blaine on the city page.
Is Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch a good school?
Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota. 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 Spring Lake Park Public Schools?
Besides Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch, Spring Lake Park Public Schools also operates Spring Lake Park Senior High (1,909 students), Centerview Elementary (685 students), and Woodcrest El. Spanish Immersion (558 students). See the Spring Lake Park Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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