Very Good
#555 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 28% in state
Westwood Elementary
Elementary School · Elk River Public School District · Zimmerman, MN
An Elk River Public School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
13651 4TH AVE S, Zimmerman, MN 55398
- Math 58% proficient (2022)
- Reading 54% proficient (2022)
- 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westwood Elementary score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 56% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Westwood Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low174/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,063
Median home value
$325,000
Median rent
$1,201/mo
College educated
23.7%
Homeownership
91.6%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55398; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–4 | Not available | 661 | Compare → |
| Otsego ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–4 | Not available | 549 | Compare → |
| Prairie View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–4 | Not available | 744 | Compare → |
| Rogers ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–4 | Not available | 650 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Elk River Public School District
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #9 of 21
- District spending per student
- $12,958NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westwood Elementary is listed in Elk River Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westwood Elementary
Westwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Zimmerman, MN, part of Elk River Public School District, serving approximately 537 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #555 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westwood Elementary
What grades does Westwood Elementary serve?
Westwood Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Westwood Elementary?
Westwood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 537 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westwood Elementary rank in MN?
Westwood Elementary ranks #555 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Westwood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Westwood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westwood Elementary has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Westwood Elementary a charter school?
No, Westwood Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westwood Elementary a Title I school?
No, Westwood Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westwood Elementary?
30.5% of students at Westwood Elementary 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 537
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Sherburne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.6%
- Phone
- (763) 274-3180
- Area population (ZIP 55398)
- 17,768
- Area average commute
- 35.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 55398; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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