- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Traverse City, MI
Westwoods Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Westwoods Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263387007653
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westwoods Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #11 of 16
- schools in Traverse City · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 28.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Westwoods Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westwoods Elementary School ranks #11 of 16 schools in Traverse City, MI.
School address
District: Traverse City Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263387007653 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Westwoods Elementary School shrank from 368 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 263387007653 · Traverse City, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
365 enr · 17.4:1 · 28.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: West Senior High (1,384 students)
Westwoods Elementary School shrank from 368 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Westwoods Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Senior Hi
West Senior High
1,384 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,326 students
- West Middle Sc
West Middle School
1,081 students
- East Middle Sc
East Middle School
829 students
- Central Grade 510
Central Grade School
510 students
- This school 365
Westwoods Elementary School
365 students
What this shows Westwoods Elementary School reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westwoods Elementary School compares
Westwoods Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.3% | ▼ 48% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Michigan - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$14,801
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.0, Westwoods Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Traverse City Area Public Schools reports $14,801 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westwoods Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Grade School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westwoods Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Traverse City
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~365 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westwoods Elementary School
How many students attend Westwoods Elementary School?
Westwoods Elementary School has 365 students enrolled. It is a public school in Traverse City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwoods Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwoods Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% 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 Westwoods Elementary School?
28.3% of students at Westwoods Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westwoods Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Westwoods Elementary School is White at 95.9% of enrollment, in Traverse City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westwoods Elementary School?
Westwoods Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Westwoods Elementary School rank among schools in Traverse City?
By Resource Investment Index, Westwoods Elementary School ranks #11 of 16 schools in Traverse City, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Traverse City on the city page.
What other schools are in Traverse City Area Public Schools?
Besides Westwoods Elementary School, Traverse City Area Public Schools also operates West Senior High (1,384 students), Central High School (1,326 students), and West Middle School (1,081 students). See the Traverse City Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.