Below Average
#1577 of 1,823 schools in IN
Westview Elementary School
Elementary School · Richmond Community Schools · Richmond, IN
A Richmond Community Schools elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1707 SW 'A' St, Richmond, IN 47374
- Math 31% vs IN 48% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westview Elementary School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Westview Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,566
Median home value
$121,800
Median rent
$816/mo
College educated
21.8%
Homeownership
64.3%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47374; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seton Catholic Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Richmond Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Community Youth ServicesEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 67 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Richmond Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #7 of 10
- District spending per student
- $12,966NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westview Elementary School is listed in Richmond Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westview Elementary School
Westview Elementary School is a public elementary school in Richmond, IN, part of Richmond Community Schools, serving approximately 276 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,577 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westview Elementary School
What grades does Westview Elementary School serve?
Westview Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Westview Elementary School?
Westview Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 276 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westview Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westview Elementary School rank in IN?
Westview Elementary School ranks #1,577 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Westview Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westview Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Westview Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westview Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Westview Elementary School a charter school?
No, Westview Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westview Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Westview Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westview Elementary School?
60.5% of students at Westview Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 276
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.1%
- Phone
- (765) 973-3445
- Area population (ZIP 47374)
- 45,186
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47374; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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