Excellent
#253 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 7% in state
Westwood Elementary School
Elementary School · West Geauga Local · Novelty, OH
A West Geauga Local elementary school where students score 39 points above what's typical for similar communities.
13738 Caves Rd, Novelty, OH 44072
- Math 92% proficient (2019)
- Reading 87% proficient (2019)
- 21:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westwood Elementary School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 90% across the 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Westwood Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low109/100K
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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
$99,671
Median home value
$330,300
Median rent
$1,191/mo
College educated
45.4%
Homeownership
79.1%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44072; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anselm Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 2.0 mi | 140 | Compare → |
| Gates Mills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 2.9 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| Gilmour AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 656 | Compare → |
| St Francis of Assisi SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 4.0 mi | 288 | 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.
West Geauga Local
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,347NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westwood Elementary School is listed in West Geauga Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westwood Elementary School
Westwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Novelty, OH, part of West Geauga Local, serving approximately 420 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #253 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westwood Elementary School
What grades does Westwood Elementary School serve?
Westwood Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Westwood Elementary School?
Westwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 420 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary School is 21:1. 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 OH?
Westwood Elementary School ranks #253 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Westwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westwood 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 Westwood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westwood Elementary School has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
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?
15.0% 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
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 420
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Geauga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.1%
- Phone
- (440) 729-5990
- Area population (ZIP 44072)
- 5,028
- Area median age
- 47.9
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 44072; 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, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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