Very Good
#739 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 28% in state
Westwood Elementary
Elementary School · Ashe County Schools · West Jefferson, NC
An Ashe County Schools elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4083 US Hwy 221S, West Jefferson, NC 28694
- Math 67% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westwood Elementary score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 38 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Westwood Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,552/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Jefferson), 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
$48,135
Median home value
$239,800
Median rent
$757/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
78.8%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28694; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in Ashe County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–6 | Not available | 352 | Compare → |
| Mountain View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–6 | Not available | 549 | 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.
Ashe County Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,547NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westwood Elementary is listed in Ashe County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westwood Elementary
Westwood Elementary is a public elementary school in West Jefferson, NC, part of Ashe County Schools, serving approximately 474 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #739 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westwood Elementary
What grades does Westwood Elementary serve?
Westwood Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Westwood Elementary?
Westwood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 474 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary is 13.2:1. 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 NC?
Westwood Elementary ranks #739 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Westwood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Westwood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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?
98.9% 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 474
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Ashe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.1%
- Phone
- (336) 877-2921
- Area population (ZIP 28694)
- 7,369
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 49.1
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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 28694; 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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