Serving 454 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Westfield Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Westfield Elementary School's student population of 454 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
454 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Westfield Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westfield Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#84 out of 1223 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
30%
3%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
5%
7%
White
56%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westfield Elementary School's ranking?
Westfield Elementary School is ranked #84 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Westfield Elementary School often compared to?
Westfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Echo Hill Elementary School, Bowman Woods Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Westfield Elementary School?
454 students attend Westfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Westfield Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westfield Elementary School?
Westfield Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westfield Elementary School offer ?
Westfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westfield Elementary School part of?
Westfield Elementary School is part of Linn-Mar Comm School District.
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