Westpark Elementary School

Summary:

Westpark Elementary School is a public school serving grades PK-8 in Buckeye, Arizona, with a student population of 562 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school consistently outperforms the Buckeye Elementary District and the state of Arizona in academic proficiency, particularly for its English Language Learner (ELL) and socioeconomically disadvantaged students.

Westpark Elementary has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 706th out of 1,226 Arizona elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 439th out of 904 in 2023-2024, with a corresponding increase in its SchoolDigger star rating from 2 to 3 stars. The school's strong performance is evident across various grade levels and subjects, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. Notably, Westpark Elementary outperforms the other Buckeye Elementary District schools in academic proficiency.

While Westpark Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, the school's ability to support and retain its diverse student population is commendable. The school's dropout rates have remained low, ranging from 0.0% to 3.7% over the past several years, indicating effective strategies in helping students succeed. Overall, Westpark Elementary School stands out as a strong-performing institution within the Buckeye Elementary District, offering a quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 2700 S 257th Dr
       Buckeye, AZ  85326-1937


(623) 435-3282

District: Buckeye Elementary District

SchoolDigger Rank:
439th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,185 Help


Students who attend Westpark Elementary School usually attend:

High:    BUHSD Institute of Online Learning
    Youngker High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  562

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
56.6%
White:
26.2%
Two or more races:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Westpark Elementary School ranks better than 51.4% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks first among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Buckeye Elementary District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.51. (See more...)
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Compare Details Westpark Elementary School ranks worse than 51.4% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.77. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Westpark Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Buckeye Elementary District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (56.6%), White (26.2%), two or more races (7.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westpark Elementary School is 17.8, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Buckeye Elementary District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westpark Elementary School is $9,185. 5 elementary schools in the Buckeye Elementary District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Westpark Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Westpark Elementary School 439th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Westpark Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
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Male students:
Hispanic students:

SchoolDigger ranks Westpark Elementary School 274th of 533 Arizona public middle schools. (See Westpark Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Buckeye Elementary District:

SchoolDigger ranks Buckeye Elementary District 227th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Westpark Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Westpark Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 49.36 549th 1062 48.3%
2010 54.84 483rd 1090 55.7%
2011 72.42 298th 1075 72.3%
2012 66.00 375th 1141 67.1%
2013 65.65 385th 1158 66.8%
2014 62.44 410th 1079 62.0%
2015 42.89 478th 955 49.9%
2016 44.59 531st 1079 50.8%
2017 43.98 566th 1106 48.8%
2018 38.08 637th 1109 42.6%
2019 33.36 646th 1039 37.8%
2021 36.57 706th 1226 42.4%
2022 38.49 559th 1000 44.1%
2023 50.15 546th 1245 56.1%
2024 44.51 439th 904 51.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Westpark Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.90 519th 1027 49.5%
2022 38.31 315th 444 29.1%
2023 8.66 612th 617 0.8%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Westpark Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.28 326th 975 66.6%
2023 71.96 95th 451 78.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Westpark Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.55 278th 417 33.3%
2021 42.31 591st 1201 50.8%
2023 28.60 609th 820 25.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Westpark Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.27 397th 820 51.6%
2022 38.86 395th 618 36.1%
2023 50.63 479th 1116 57.1%
2024 58.81 183rd 546 66.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Westpark Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.99 248th 423 41.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Westpark Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.06 633rd 1023 38.1%
2019 41.23 474th 862 45.0%
2021 42.49 623rd 1219 48.9%
2022 49.03 421st 824 48.9%
2023 60.53 428th 1219 64.9%
2024 50.85 270th 593 54.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Foster Care students at Westpark Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.02 111th 306 63.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Military Connected students at Westpark Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 12.74 232nd 239 2.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Westpark Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.12 591st 1032 42.7%
2019 22.68 636th 850 25.2%
2021 33.36 753rd 1220 38.3%
2022 29.99 584th 830 29.6%
2023 39.13 672nd 1216 44.7%
2024 31.65 410th 609 32.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Westpark Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.14 297th 620 52.1%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Westpark Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.67 390th 895 56.4%
2023 51.10 276th 607 54.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Westpark Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.54 490th 911 46.2%
2019 35.53 439th 709 38.1%
2021 41.67 625th 1198 47.8%
2022 42.38 418th 716 41.6%
2023 63.83 349th 1170 70.2%
2024 59.25 165th 472 65.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Westpark Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.24 569th 720 21.0%
2019 26.95 470th 595 21.0%
2021 28.38 908th 1161 21.8%
2023 41.13 602nd 1024 41.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Westpark Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Westpark Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 56.58 271st 663 59.1%
2010 57.87 267th 692 61.4%
2011 64.07 224th 685 67.3%
2012 59.21 298th 772 61.4%
2013 64.41 256th 787 67.5%
2014 56.63 282nd 690 59.1%
2015 41.92 267th 521 48.8%
2016 53.64 260th 677 61.6%
2017 49.49 287th 695 58.7%
2018 48.78 308th 711 56.7%
2019 39.11 322nd 605 46.8%
2021 41.23 410th 832 50.7%
2022 46.84 281st 605 53.6%
2023 49.96 341st 854 60.1%
2024 38.77 274th 533 48.6%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Westpark Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.50 376th 650 42.2%
2022 53.30 91st 211 56.9%
2023 53.81 165th 384 57.0%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Westpark Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.74 298th 606 50.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Westpark Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.52 199th 789 74.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Westpark Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.11 136th 503 73.0%
2022 41.17 198th 369 46.3%
2023 51.60 268th 717 62.6%
2024 62.37 85th 314 72.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Westpark Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.06 370th 624 40.7%
2019 43.68 240th 466 48.5%
2021 44.15 387th 820 52.8%
2022 54.83 204th 494 58.7%
2023 57.76 265th 806 67.1%
2024 46.84 180th 379 52.5%
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Rank History for middle school Foster Care students at Westpark Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.16 129th 166 22.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Westpark Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.91 214th 617 65.3%
2019 43.52 213th 435 51.0%
2021 39.95 417th 818 49.0%
2023 43.51 381st 810 53.0%
2024 49.12 164th 356 53.9%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Westpark Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.50 204th 573 64.4%
2022 45.37 87th 129 32.6%
2023 49.75 165th 400 58.8%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Westpark Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.64 227th 543 58.2%
2019 43.78 192nd 387 50.4%
2021 43.21 376th 802 53.1%
2022 46.43 190th 392 51.5%
2023 56.88 247th 760 67.5%
2024 60.77 89th 322 72.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Westpark Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.18 268th 436 38.5%
2019 39.70 211th 337 37.4%
2021 42.54 431st 780 44.7%
2022 57.68 173rd 446 61.2%
2023 41.43 376th 675 44.3%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Open Quote My son has spent all his years of school at Westpark Elementary so far. This is his last year and will be moving on to High School next year. The school has some excellent teachers that show genuine care for the students education and well being. My son is not a straight "A" easy student but he is a student and the Teachers work with him just like they do with all the students. This is my personal observation from the last 9 years. Great staff there at Westpark Elementary! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Westpark Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 176 28 8 195 6 n/a n/a 0 413
2008 254 52 15 322 7 n/a n/a 0 650
2009 245 47 13 305 4 n/a n/a 0 614
2010 223 58 17 288 4 n/a n/a 0 590
2011 238 74 16 280 3 0 0 0 611
2012 257 50 13 292 5 3 3 0 623
2013 254 61 8 301 5 2 15 0 646
2014 278 65 8 319 4 1 28 0 703
2015 281 61 8 348 9 0 34 0 741
2016 276 65 8 384 7 1 30 0 771
2017 257 57 11 365 9 1 31 0 731
2018 232 44 8 380 6 2 33 0 705
2019 222 34 5 413 5 1 37 0 717
2020 222 34 4 388 5 1 39 0 693
2021 220 33 3 384 3 1 41 0 685
2022 191 45 5 336 3 2 41 0 623
2023 147 41 4 318 5 3 44 0 562

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Westpark Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 413 22.7 18.2 54.5
2008 650 31.6 20.6 56.5
2009 614 28.2 21.8 50.2
2010 590 31.1 18.9 55.1
2011 611 31.9 19.1 52
2012 623 30.1 20.6 51
2013 646 31.6 20.3 48.9
2014 703 36.0 19.5 n/a
2015 741 38.0 19.5 72.1
2016 771 38.0 20.2 21.8
2017 731 37.9 19.2 30
2018 705 34.3 20.5 68.8
2019 717 34.3 20.9 68.9
2020 693 33.7 20.5 61.9
2021 685 31.7 21.5 n/a
2022 623 33.7 18.4 22.5
2023 562 31.5 17.8 59.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Westpark Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 413 22.7 18.2 54.5
2008 650 31.6 20.6 56.5
2009 614 28.2 21.8 50.2
2010 590 31.1 18.9 55.1
2011 611 31.9 19.1 52
2012 623 30.1 20.6 51
2013 646 31.6 20.3 48.9
2014 703 36.0 19.5 n/a
2015 741 38.0 19.5 72.1
2016 771 38.0 20.2 21.8
2017 731 37.9 19.2 30
2018 705 34.3 20.5 68.8
2019 717 34.3 20.9 68.9
2020 693 33.7 20.5 61.9
2021 685 31.7 21.5 n/a
2022 623 33.7 18.4 22.5
2023 562 31.5 17.8 59.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Westpark Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $551 (6.9%) $471 (5.9%) $1,573 (19.7%) $5,688 (71.3%) $1,270 (15.9%) $6,958 (87.2%) $7,980
2020 $539 (6.3%) $630 (7.4%) $1,708 (20.0%) $6,269 (73.2%) $1,123 (13.1%) $7,392 (86.3%) $8,561
2021 $822 (9.2%) $653 (7.3%) $2,298 (25.8%) $6,045 (68.0%) $1,374 (15.4%) $7,419 (83.4%) $8,895
2022 $430 (4.7%) $86 (0.9%) $946 (10.3%) $6,898 (75.1%) $1,771 (19.3%) $8,669 (94.4%) $9,185

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westpark Elementary School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 646th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 546th of 1245 Elementary schools
 18.3%
Ranks 322nd of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 341st of 854 Middle schools
 13.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students717562
 21.6%
African American3441
 20.6%
American Indian55
Asian54
 20%
Hispanic413318
 23%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White222147
 33.8%
Two or More Races3744
 18.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.9%59.8%
 9.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Westpark Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 562 students attended Westpark Elementary School.

Students at Westpark Elementary School are 57% Hispanic, 26% White, 8% Two or more races, 7% African American.

Westpark Elementary School ranks 439th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Westpark Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : BUHSD Institute of Online Learning
High : Youngker High School


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