Very Good
#390 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 18% in state
Westchester Elem.
Elementary School · KIRKWOOD R-VII
1416 WOODGATE AVE, Kirkwood, MO 63122
Enrollment
593
Student-Teacher
13.8:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
593
Student-Teacher
13.8:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#390 of 2,221
In Kirkwood
#4 of 9
public schools
In district
#4 of 9
KIRKWOOD R-VII
Academic growth
8.3 / 10
Excellent
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Westchester Elem.
Elementary School in Kirkwood · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Westchester Elem.
Westchester Elem. is a public elementary school in Kirkwood, MO, part of KIRKWOOD R-VII. Westchester Elem. serves approximately 593 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Westchester Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #390 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for Westchester Elem. show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- District avg 7.6
- MO avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Westchester Elem. — Students at Westchester Elem. score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
3.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 37 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.3/10.
How Westchester Elem. Compares
See how Westchester Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1416 WOODGATE AVE, Kirkwood, MO 63122
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Westchester Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. W. W. KEYSOR ELEM. (rated 9.0/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is GEORGE R. ROBINSON ELEM. (rated 8.1/10, 2.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, ROHAN WOODS SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby St. Louis), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Kirkwood, see our Kirkwood schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE Kirkwood | 0.4 mi | 7.2 |
| VILLA DI MARIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Kirkwood | 0.5 mi | 5.8 |
| ST CLEMENT GRADE SCHOOL Des Peres | 0.6 mi | 6.5 |
| KIRKWOOD SR. HIGH Kirkwood | 0.9 mi | 8.6 |
| W. W. KEYSOR ELEM. Kirkwood | 0.9 mi | 9.0 |
| ST PAUL'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL Des Peres | 1.1 mi | 6.5 |
| KIRKWOOD CHILDREN'S HOUSE Kirkwood | 1.4 mi | — |
| F. P. TILLMAN ELEM. Kirkwood | 1.3 mi | 7.4 |
| ST JOSEPH'S ACADEMY St. Louis | 1.6 mi | 6.4 |
| STE GENEVIEVE DU BOIS SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.4 mi | 5.9 |
| ST GERARD MAJELLA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Kirkwood | 1.6 mi | 4.9 |
| COVENANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Town And Country | 1.6 mi | 4.1 |
| LITZSINGER Ladue | 1.7 mi | 3.5 |
| HARPER SCHOOL, LLC Frontenac | 2.0 mi | — |
| ST AUSTIN SCHOOL Chesterfield | 1.7 mi | 6.8 |
| HIRAM NEUWOEHNER Town And Country | 2.1 mi | 3.6 |
| EXTERNAL SITES Town And Country | 2.1 mi | 4.2 |
| ROHAN WOODS SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.8 mi | 7.5 |
| GEORGE R. ROBINSON ELEM. Kirkwood | 2.4 mi | 8.1 |
| CHRIST COMMUNITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Kirkwood | 2.3 mi | 5.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63122 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$132,783
Median Home Value
$449,700
Median Rent
$1,329/mo
Population
41,724
College Educated
70.3%
Homeownership
81.7%
Avg Commute
20.8 min
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Median Age
42.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| CEDAR RIDGE ELEMENTARY Branson, MO | 7.8 |
| CRESTVIEW ELEMENTARY Kansas City, MO | 7.8 |
| DRESSEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Louis, MO | 7.8 |
| ENGLISH LANDING ELEM. Kansas City, MO | 7.8 |
| ESPY ELEM. Nixa, MO | 7.8 |
| JEFFRIES ELEM. Springfield, MO | 7.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Westchester Elem.
What grades does Westchester Elem. serve?
Westchester Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Westchester Elem.?
Westchester Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 593 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westchester Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Westchester Elem. 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 Westchester Elem. rank in MO?
Westchester Elem. ranks #390 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Westchester Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Westchester Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Westchester Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westchester Elem. has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Westchester Elem. a charter school?
No, Westchester Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westchester Elem. a Title I school?
No, Westchester Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westchester Elem.?
3.2% of students at Westchester Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 593
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 3.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Phone
- (314) 213-6160
Resources & Links
District
KIRKWOOD R-VII- District Enrollment
- 6,096
- Schools in District
- 9
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,112
- District Rank
- #4 of 9
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