Excellent
#8 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 1% in state
Westwood Elementary School
Elementary School · Calcasieu Parish · Westlake, LA
A Calcasieu Parish elementary school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1900 Sampson Street, Westlake, LA 70669
- Math 77% proficient (2014)
- Reading 81% proficient (2014)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westwood Elementary School score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2014 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 79% across the 6-year record (2009–2014).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2014) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2014)
Based on 12 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Westwood 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,188/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westlake), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,416
Median home value
$160,800
Median rent
$1,026/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
81%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70669; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Noland Episcopal Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–10 | 3.4 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Immaculate Conception Cathedral SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 3.4 mi | 341 | Compare → |
| Barbe Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 3.8 mi | 177 | Compare → |
| Combre-fondel Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 4.0 mi | 408 | 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.
Calcasieu Parish
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #1 of 55
- District spending per student
- $17,724NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westwood Elementary School is listed in Calcasieu Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westwood Elementary School
Westwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Westlake, LA, part of Calcasieu Parish, serving approximately 416 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #8 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westwood Elementary School
What grades does Westwood Elementary School serve?
Westwood Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Westwood Elementary School?
Westwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 416 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westwood Elementary School rank in LA?
Westwood Elementary School ranks #8 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Westwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Westwood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westwood Elementary School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Is Westwood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Westwood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westwood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Westwood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westwood Elementary School?
60.3% of students at Westwood 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 416
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Calcasieu Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.3%
- Phone
- (337) 217-4940
- Area population (ZIP 70669)
- 9,183
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 70669; 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, 2009-2014; directory SY 2023–24
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