Westwind Elementary School

Summary:

Westwind Elementary School is a public school in Phoenix, Arizona, serving 973 students in grades PK-8. The school is part of the Pendergast Elementary District, which is ranked 233 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Westwind Elementary School faces several academic challenges. Its proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are consistently below the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade ELA proficiency rate was 20%, compared to the district's 26% and the state's 39%. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as Asian, African American, and White students, is also lower than the state averages for those subgroups. Additionally, Westwind has experienced relatively high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 0.0% to 1.8%, which is higher than the state's average.

The challenges faced by Westwind Elementary School are not unique to the school itself but are reflective of the broader issues within the Pendergast Elementary District. Nearby schools, such as Sonoran Sky Elementary, Pendergast Elementary, and Sunset Ridge Elementary, also struggle academically, with proficiency rates below the state averages. This suggests that the factors contributing to Westwind's performance may be systemic within the district, and addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach that considers the unique demographic and socioeconomic factors of the school and the broader community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 9040 W. Campbell Ave. B
       Phoenix, AZ  85037


(623) 772-2700

District: Pendergast Elementary District

SchoolDigger Rank:
658th of 912 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,794 Help


Students who attend Westwind Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Copper Canyon High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.2 Help
Number of students:  972

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
88.9%
African American:
3.9%
White:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.8% Help


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Compare Details Westwind Elementary School ranks worse than 72.1% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 3rd among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Pendergast Elementary District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.56. (See more...)
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Compare Details Westwind Elementary School ranks worse than 65.1% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.2. (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 Westwind Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Pendergast Elementary District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (88.9%), African American (3.9%), White (3.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westwind Elementary School is 20.2. 9 elementary schools in the Pendergast Elementary District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westwind Elementary School is $5,794. 8 elementary schools in the Pendergast Elementary District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Westwind Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Westwind Elementary School 658th of 912 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Westwind Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Male students:
Hispanic students:

SchoolDigger ranks Westwind Elementary School 358th of 550 Arizona public middle schools. (See Westwind Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Pendergast Elementary District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pendergast Elementary District 244th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Westwind Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Westwind Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 31.10 773rd 1062 27.2%
2010 32.61 777th 1090 28.7%
2011 23.88 881st 1075 18.0%
2012 26.66 945th 1141 17.2%
2013 21.20 1023rd 1158 11.7%
2014 25.33 847th 1079 21.5%
2015 14.93 852nd 955 10.8%
2016 21.30 865th 1079 19.8%
2017 34.34 694th 1106 37.3%
2018 36.59 657th 1109 40.8%
2019 35.89 608th 1039 41.5%
2021 24.92 896th 1226 26.9%
2022 26.86 661st 1000 33.9%
2023 39.05 689th 1245 44.7%
2024 22.56 658th 912 27.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Westwind Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 26.08 841st 1027 18.1%
2022 35.86 336th 444 24.3%
2023 43.87 373rd 617 39.5%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Westwind Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.49 64th 155 58.7%
2021 39.29 545th 975 44.1%
2023 30.12 278th 451 38.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Westwind Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.43 279th 417 33.1%
2021 38.98 662nd 1201 44.9%
2023 28.29 615th 820 25.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Westwind Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.32 350th 820 57.3%
2022 34.57 425th 618 31.2%
2023 46.99 535th 1116 52.1%
2024 29.72 384th 556 30.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Westwind Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.80 196th 423 53.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Westwind Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.25 562nd 1023 45.1%
2019 28.61 588th 862 31.8%
2021 24.69 914th 1219 25.0%
2022 21.96 679th 824 17.6%
2023 28.83 829th 1219 32.0%
2024 15.06 525th 602 12.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Westwind Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.16 626th 1032 39.3%
2019 27.03 589th 850 30.7%
2021 27.76 841st 1220 31.1%
2022 26.47 617th 830 25.7%
2023 45.41 591st 1216 51.4%
2024 19.58 503rd 628 19.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Westwind Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.14 473rd 620 23.7%
2022 23.37 236th 270 12.6%
2023 28.80 264th 316 16.5%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Westwind Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.68 722nd 895 19.3%
2023 38.40 387th 607 36.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Westwind Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.85 402nd 911 55.9%
2019 42.66 375th 709 47.1%
2021 31.96 796th 1198 33.6%
2022 35.08 463rd 716 35.3%
2023 45.55 575th 1170 50.9%
2024 28.33 333rd 486 31.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Pacific Islander students at Westwind Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.50 87th 171 49.1%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Westwind Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 26.31 944th 1161 18.7%
2023 33.22 713th 1024 30.4%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Westwind Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Westwind Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 50.72 379th 772 50.9%
2013 41.08 485th 787 38.4%
2014 33.58 463rd 690 32.9%
2015 20.05 433rd 521 16.9%
2016 25.07 503rd 677 25.7%
2017 28.45 469th 695 32.5%
2018 26.04 509th 711 28.4%
2019 33.07 367th 605 39.3%
2021 32.60 505th 832 39.3%
2022 26.22 409th 605 32.4%
2023 33.59 510th 854 40.3%
2024 27.20 358th 550 34.9%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Westwind Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.92 380th 650 41.5%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Westwind Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.34 183rd 606 69.8%
2023 21.31 125th 145 13.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Westwind Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.49 84th 178 52.8%
2021 36.91 487th 789 38.3%
2023 27.06 269th 363 25.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Westwind Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.32 286th 503 43.1%
2022 33.36 236th 369 36.0%
2023 46.23 320th 717 55.4%
2024 41.92 147th 320 54.1%
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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Westwind Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.52 74th 257 71.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Westwind Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.99 440th 624 29.5%
2019 34.89 276th 466 40.8%
2021 32.22 512th 820 37.6%
2023 26.65 566th 806 29.8%
2024 19.99 297th 386 23.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Westwind Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.59 407th 617 34.0%
2019 27.77 292nd 435 32.9%
2021 34.38 487th 818 40.5%
2023 35.92 454th 810 44.0%
2024 21.30 279th 370 24.6%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Westwind Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.43 187th 404 53.7%
2022 26.16 159th 192 17.2%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Westwind Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.58 459th 573 19.9%
2023 24.84 315th 400 21.3%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Westwind Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.81 334th 543 38.5%
2019 40.24 206th 387 46.8%
2021 40.06 420th 802 47.6%
2022 33.38 239th 392 39.0%
2023 40.50 404th 760 46.8%
2024 34.93 185th 329 43.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Westwind Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.07 458th 780 41.3%
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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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Enrollment information for Westwind Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 137 52 14 717 10 n/a n/a 0 930
2005 114 55 10 794 11 n/a n/a 0 984
2006 89 46 11 795 10 n/a n/a 0 951
2007 75 46 9 846 8 n/a n/a 0 984
2008 65 39 7 831 9 n/a n/a 0 951
2009 58 47 4 749 5 n/a n/a 0 863
2010 37 40 9 674 7 n/a n/a 0 767
2011 44 37 4 577 7 0 12 0 681
2012 79 54 8 968 18 0 20 0 1147
2013 65 51 5 1022 11 0 21 0 1175
2014 60 45 9 1008 11 0 14 0 1147
2015 47 53 11 1042 11 0 16 0 1180
2016 40 46 11 1098 10 2 17 0 1224
2017 35 38 9 1097 4 2 15 0 1200
2018 35 42 13 1026 3 5 20 0 1144
2019 38 41 13 1053 5 7 16 0 1173
2020 49 38 11 990 3 4 22 0 1117
2021 38 37 16 930 2 5 16 0 1044
2022 47 31 13 891 1 1 15 0 999
2023 43 37 11 862 4 0 16 0 973
2024 37 38 10 864 7 0 16 0 972

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 Westwind Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 930 44.5 20.9 75.2
2005 984 43.5 22.6 79.1
2006 951 47.0 20.2 72
2007 984 45.5 21.6 76.8
2008 951 49.5 19.2 83.8
2009 863 46.9 18.4 77.6
2010 767 40.9 18.7 68.4
2011 681 30.9 22.0 99.6
2012 1147 29.9 38.3 99.7
2013 1175 48.0 24.4 68.9
2014 1147 49.0 23.4 84.8
2015 1180 53.0 22.2 57
2016 1224 49.0 24.9 99.8
2017 1200 56.0 21.4 99.8
2018 1144 57.0 20.0 79.9
2019 1173 56.0 20.9 86.9
2020 1117 56.0 19.9 86.9
2021 1044 51.0 20.4 n/a
2022 999 51.0 19.5 86.9
2023 973 48.0 20.2 81.8
2024 972 48.0 20.2 n/a

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 Westwind Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 930 44.5 20.9 75.2
2005 984 43.5 22.6 79.1
2006 951 47.0 20.2 72
2007 984 45.5 21.6 76.8
2008 951 49.5 19.2 83.8
2009 863 46.9 18.4 77.6
2010 767 40.9 18.7 68.4
2011 681 30.9 22.0 99.6
2012 1147 29.9 38.3 99.7
2013 1175 48.0 24.4 68.9
2014 1147 49.0 23.4 84.8
2015 1180 53.0 22.2 57
2016 1224 49.0 24.9 99.8
2017 1200 56.0 21.4 99.8
2018 1144 57.0 20.0 79.9
2019 1173 56.0 20.9 86.9
2020 1117 56.0 19.9 86.9
2021 1044 51.0 20.4 n/a
2022 999 51.0 19.5 86.9
2023 973 48.0 20.2 81.8
2024 972 48.0 20.2 n/a

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 Westwind Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,861 (24.2%) $6,415 (83.5%) $7,684
2020 $826 (15.9%) $4,718 (90.9%) $5,189
2021 $1,291 (25.8%) $4,336 (86.8%) $4,996
2022 $2,055 (35.5%) $4,201 (72.5%) $5,794

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Westwind Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 608th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 689th of 1245 Elementary schools
 3.2%
Ranks 367th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 510th of 854 Middle schools
 0.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1173973
 17.1%
African American4137
 9.8%
American Indian54
 20%
Asian1311
 15.4%
Hispanic1053862
 18.1%
Pacific Islander70
 100%
White3843
 13.2%
Two or More Races1616
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.9%81.8%
 5.1%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 972 students attended Westwind Elementary School.

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

High : Copper Canyon High School

Students at Westwind Elementary School are 89% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Westwind Elementary School ranks 658th of 912 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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