- Enrollment
- 1,909
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch held near 1,682 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 95.5 → 98.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 273333001466 · Blaine, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,646 enr · 17.3:1 · 38.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring Lake Park Senior High (1,909 students)
Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch held near 1,682 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 95.5 → 98.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring Lake Pa
Spring Lake Park Senior High
1,909 students
- This school
Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch
1,646 students
- Centerview Ele 685
Centerview Elementary
685 students
- Woodcrest El. 558
Woodcrest El. Spanish Immersion
558 students
- Park Terrace E 532
Park Terrace Elementary
532 students
- Northpoint Ele 488
Northpoint Elementary
488 students
What this shows Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch reports 1,646 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch compares
Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,472
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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.
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
District finance for Spring Lake Park Public Schools reports $12,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,646 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,691 (2022-23) → 1,682 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.