Serving 334 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Westridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Westridge Elementary School's student population of 334 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Westridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westridge Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1998 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
15%
8%
Black
53%
15%
White
20%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westridge Elementary School's ranking?
Westridge Elementary School is ranked #1998 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Westridge Elementary School often compared to?
Westridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Valley Elementary School, Southwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Westridge Elementary School?
334 students attend Westridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Westridge Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westridge Elementary School?
Westridge Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Westridge Elementary School offer ?
Westridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westridge Elementary School part of?
Westridge Elementary School is part of Raytown C-2 School District.
In what neighborhood is Westridge Elementary School located?
Westridge Elementary School is located in the Park Farms neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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