Westview Elementary School

Summary:

Westview Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Richmond Community Schools, a 1-star district in Richmond, Indiana. With 241 students enrolled in the 2022-2023 school year, Westview Elementary faces several challenges, including declining academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a high-need student population.

Westview Elementary has a higher percentage of white students (70.12%) compared to the district average, but its academic performance, as measured by ILEARN test scores, is generally below the district and state averages. In 2023-2024, only 28% of Westview students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 24.95% for the district. In math, 33.78% of Westview students were proficient or better, compared to 22.47% for the district. The school's ranking among Indiana elementary schools has dropped from 599 in 2017-2018 to 734 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Westview Elementary's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (77.18%) and its high chronic absenteeism rate (30.7%) suggest that the school serves a high-need student population. When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Richmond Community Schools district, such as Charles Elementary School, Westview Elementary generally performs worse academically. Despite the school's challenges, Westview Elementary has seen a significant increase in per-student spending, from $9,083 in 2018-2019 to $13,449 in 2021-2022, suggesting that the district is investing resources to try to improve the school's performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 1707 SW 'A' St
       Richmond, IN  47374


(765) 973-3445

District: Richmond Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
734th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,449 Help


Students who attend Westview Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Dennis Middle School
High:    Richmond High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  241

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.1%
Two or more races:
17.0%
African American:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Westview Elementary School ranks worse than 72.7% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Richmond Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.39. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.1%), two or more races (17%), African American (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westview Elementary School is 13.4. 3 elementary schools in the Richmond Community Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Westview Elementary School employs 17.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westview Elementary School is $13,449, which is the 2nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Richmond Community Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Westview Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Richmond Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Richmond Community Schools 288th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Westview Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.69 108th 326 66.9%
2005 47.46 593rd 959 38.2%
2006 40.99 664th 961 30.9%
2007 37.28 723rd 985 26.6%
2008 39.55 723rd 996 27.4%
2009 39.65 707th 1003 29.5%
2010 30.32 799th 1009 20.8%
2011 49.15 641st 1025 37.5%
2012 48.50 637th 1015 37.2%
2013 65.99 376th 1035 63.7%
2014 49.96 627th 1036 39.5%
2015 43.11 679th 1040 34.7%
2016 46.12 667th 1046 36.2%
2017 46.51 624th 1033 39.6%
2018 48.51 599th 1027 41.7%
2019 29.14 786th 1031 23.8%
2021 22.37 794th 1016 21.9%
2022 39.48 657th 1020 35.6%
2023 17.16 848th 1016 16.5%
2024 29.39 734th 1010 27.3%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Westview Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 290 26 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1989 355 26 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1990 353 30 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1991 385 29 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1992 390 31 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1993 353 30 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1994 340 23 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1995 346 36 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1996 346 36 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1997 336 27 3 0 0 n/a n/a 3 369
1998 295 18 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1999 303 19 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 328
2000 285 27 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 316
2001 271 20 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 293
2002 421 29 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2003 421 29 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2004 393 23 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2005 389 21 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2006 410 20 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2007 344 15 0 11 0 n/a n/a 44 414
2008 283 14 1 8 0 n/a n/a 36 342
2009 275 8 1 6 0 n/a n/a 26 316
2010 271 5 2 7 0 n/a n/a 22 307
2011 231 3 3 11 2 0 34 0 284
2012 262 8 2 15 0 0 42 0 329
2013 222 4 3 13 0 0 39 0 281
2014 216 14 2 16 0 0 39 0 287
2015 245 17 3 20 0 0 44 0 329
2016 251 15 6 32 0 0 43 0 347
2017 272 19 5 21 0 0 53 0 370
2018 293 20 5 22 0 0 41 0 381
2019 221 17 4 18 0 0 35 0 295
2020 211 13 3 21 0 0 33 0 281
2021 182 13 4 11 0 0 29 0 239
2022 177 14 4 13 0 0 32 0 240
2023 169 17 1 12 0 1 41 0 241

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 Westview Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 319 14.3 22.3 13.2
1989 382 15.8 24.1 14.7
1990 386 15.8 24.4 16.6
1991 417 16.9 24.6 14.1
1992 423 17.3 24.4 13.9
1993 384 18.4 20.9 23.4
1994 367 17.3 21.2 26.2
1995 386 16.2 23.8 28.8
1996 386 16.2 23.8 28.8
1997 369 18.2 20.3 26.8
1998 315 17.0 18.5 29.8
1999 328 18.5 17.7 32.6
2000 316 17.0 18.6 34.5
2001 293 16.8 17.4 32.8
2002 462 26.0 17.8 39
2003 462 26.0 17.8 39
2004 426 27.3 15.6 39.2
2005 418 27.0 15.5 48.1
2006 439 27.5 16.0 45.8
2007 414 n/a n/a 55.9
2008 342 24.5 14.0 55.2
2009 316 23.8 13.3 52.1
2010 307 22.6 13.5 58.9
2011 284 21.5 13.1 54.9
2012 329 20.0 16.4 62.9
2013 281 17.5 15.9 72.6
2014 287 19.0 15.1 71.8
2015 329 22.0 14.9 69.6
2016 347 24.0 14.4 74.1
2017 370 23.0 16.0 80
2018 381 23.0 16.5 77.2
2019 295 24.0 12.2 71.9
2020 281 22.0 12.7 70.8
2021 239 22.0 10.8 71.1
2022 240 19.3 12.4 72.9
2023 241 17.9 13.4 77.2

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 Westview Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 319 14.3 22.3 13.2
1989 382 15.8 24.1 14.7
1990 386 15.8 24.4 16.6
1991 417 16.9 24.6 14.1
1992 423 17.3 24.4 13.9
1993 384 18.4 20.9 23.4
1994 367 17.3 21.2 26.2
1995 386 16.2 23.8 28.8
1996 386 16.2 23.8 28.8
1997 369 18.2 20.3 26.8
1998 315 17.0 18.5 29.8
1999 328 18.5 17.7 32.6
2000 316 17.0 18.6 34.5
2001 293 16.8 17.4 32.8
2002 462 26.0 17.8 39
2003 462 26.0 17.8 39
2004 426 27.3 15.6 39.2
2005 418 27.0 15.5 48.1
2006 439 27.5 16.0 45.8
2007 414 n/a n/a 55.9
2008 342 24.5 14.0 55.2
2009 316 23.8 13.3 52.1
2010 307 22.6 13.5 58.9
2011 284 21.5 13.1 54.9
2012 329 20.0 16.4 62.9
2013 281 17.5 15.9 72.6
2014 287 19.0 15.1 71.8
2015 329 22.0 14.9 69.6
2016 347 24.0 14.4 74.1
2017 370 23.0 16.0 80
2018 381 23.0 16.5 77.2
2019 295 24.0 12.2 71.9
2020 281 22.0 12.7 70.8
2021 239 22.0 10.8 71.1
2022 240 19.3 12.4 72.9
2023 241 17.9 13.4 77.2

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 Westview Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $921 (10.1%) $8,162 (89.9%) $9,083
2020 $932 (9.7%) $8,639 (90.3%) $9,571
2021 $1,233 (9.7%) $11,422 (90.2%) $12,656
2022 $1,867 (13.9%) $11,582 (86.1%) $13,449

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Westview Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 786th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 848th of 1016 Elementary schools
 7.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westview Elementary School)26.720
 6.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Richmond Community Schools)30.528
 2.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Westview Elementary School)37.823.3
 14.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Richmond Community Schools)40.935.9
 5%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Westview Elementary School)34.117.5
 16.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Richmond Community Schools)2729.3
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Westview Elementary School)45.517.5
 28%
   4th Grade Math (Richmond Community Schools)39.233.4
 5.8%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Westview Elementary School)43.225.6
 17.6%
   4th Grade Science (Richmond Community Schools)33.126
 7.1%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students295241
 18.3%
African American1717
American Indian00
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic1812
 33.3%
Pacific Islander01
White221169
 23.5%
Two or More Races3541
 17.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.9%77.2%
 5.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Westview Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 241 students attended Westview Elementary School.

Students at Westview Elementary School are 70% White, 17% Two or more races, 7% African American, 5% Hispanic.

Westview Elementary School ranks 734th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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

Middle : Dennis Middle School
High : Richmond High School


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