Excellent
#232 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 7% in state
Westlake Elementary School
Elementary School · Westlake City · Westlake, OH
A Westlake City elementary school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2155 Bassett Rd, Westlake, OH 44145
- Math 85% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westlake Elementary School score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 83% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 89% (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 OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Westlake 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. Open the Cleveland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average679/100K
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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
$110,101
Median home value
$336,100
Median rent
$1,480/mo
College educated
58.4%
Homeownership
72.8%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44145; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nest Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.2 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Pine Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 4–5 | 1.3 mi | 550 | Compare → |
| St Paul Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| Primrose School of WestlakePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.5 mi | 8 | 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.
Westlake City
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,113NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westlake Elementary School is listed in Westlake City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westlake Elementary School
Westlake Elementary School is a public elementary school in Westlake, OH, part of Westlake City, serving approximately 1,236 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #232 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westlake Elementary School
What grades does Westlake Elementary School serve?
Westlake Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Westlake Elementary School?
Westlake Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 1,236 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westlake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westlake Elementary School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westlake Elementary School rank in OH?
Westlake Elementary School ranks #232 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Westlake Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westlake Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Westlake Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westlake Elementary School has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Westlake Elementary School a charter school?
No, Westlake Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westlake Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Westlake Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westlake Elementary School?
22.0% of students at Westlake 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
- 1,236
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.1%
- Phone
- (440) 250-1200
- Area population (ZIP 44145)
- 34,036
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 47.1
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 44145; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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