Westlake Elementary School

Summary:

Westlake Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 651 students in grades PK-6 in the MSD Wayne Township district in Indianapolis, Indiana. The school has a diverse student body and faces significant challenges, ranking 869 out of 1,010 Indiana elementary schools with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Westlake Elementary has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 19.8% to 23.3% over the past 3 years, significantly higher than the district average. The school also consistently underperforms the district and state averages in ILEARN test scores for English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. For example, in 2023-2024, only 18.11% of Westlake students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 21.24% for the district and 38.6-41.8% statewide. Additionally, Westlake has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.39% to 69.49% over the past 3 years, higher than the district average.

Compared to nearby schools in the MSD Wayne Township district, such as Maplewood Elementary, Rhoades Elementary, and Garden City Elementary, Westlake's performance on key metrics is generally lower. When compared to schools in the neighboring School Town of Speedway district, Westlake's performance is significantly lower as well. Despite the higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio at Westlake, the school's academic performance remains significantly below the district and state averages, suggesting that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be contributing to the school's challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 271 N Sigsbee St
       Indianapolis, IN  46214


(317) 988-6900

District: MSD Wayne Township

SchoolDigger Rank:
869th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,188 Help


Students who attend Westlake Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center
High:    Ben Davis High School
    Ben Davis University High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  651

Racial breakdown:

African American:
51.5%
Hispanic:
32.7%
White:
11.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Westlake Elementary School ranks worse than 86% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 6th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the MSD Wayne Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.79. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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: African American (51.5%), Hispanic (32.7%), White (11.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westlake Elementary School is 14.6. 6 elementary schools in the MSD Wayne Township School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Westlake Elementary School employs 44.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westlake Elementary School is $12,188. 5 elementary schools in the MSD Wayne Township School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

MSD Wayne Township:

SchoolDigger ranks MSD Wayne Township 287th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Westlake Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 72.50 67th 326 79.4%
2005 76.17 168th 959 82.5%
2006 70.73 246th 961 74.4%
2007 54.33 520th 985 47.2%
2008 43.06 679th 996 31.8%
2009 43.49 674th 1003 32.8%
2010 30.80 796th 1009 21.1%
2011 19.92 894th 1025 12.8%
2012 12.45 940th 1015 7.4%
2013 10.36 977th 1035 5.6%
2014 22.42 906th 1036 12.5%
2015 15.24 937th 1040 9.9%
2016 15.52 926th 1046 11.5%
2017 15.75 905th 1033 12.4%
2018 19.58 864th 1027 15.9%
2019 21.83 843rd 1031 18.2%
2021 22.52 792nd 1016 22.0%
2022 20.21 823rd 1020 19.3%
2023 13.96 872nd 1016 14.2%
2024 14.79 869th 1010 14.0%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Westlake Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 546 133 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 689
1989 567 152 5 11 0 n/a n/a 0 735
1990 584 167 8 8 1 n/a n/a 0 768
1991 580 157 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 749
1992 565 172 4 12 4 n/a n/a 0 757
1993 567 197 5 16 4 n/a n/a 0 789
1994 531 223 10 11 0 n/a n/a 0 775
1995 502 164 21 22 0 n/a n/a 4 713
1996 502 164 21 22 0 n/a n/a 4 713
1997 465 152 21 18 2 n/a n/a 11 669
1998 464 157 12 19 1 n/a n/a 0 653
1999 510 201 9 22 4 n/a n/a 0 746
2000 535 240 21 20 4 n/a n/a 0 820
2001 532 263 23 37 4 n/a n/a 0 859
2002 498 289 30 117 1 n/a n/a 0 935
2003 498 289 30 117 1 n/a n/a 0 935
2004 463 272 21 143 2 n/a n/a 0 901
2005 394 184 18 120 3 n/a n/a 0 719
2006 349 178 20 133 0 n/a n/a 0 680
2007 306 156 24 143 3 n/a n/a 60 692
2008 299 178 16 173 0 n/a n/a 67 733
2009 273 195 26 218 0 n/a n/a 77 789
2010 289 207 18 227 1 n/a n/a 72 814
2011 290 251 12 222 0 0 73 0 848
2012 232 277 9 251 1 0 66 0 836
2013 227 258 6 240 3 1 65 0 800
2014 200 253 7 287 1 1 48 0 797
2015 175 260 9 285 2 1 44 0 776
2016 180 268 8 293 4 0 42 0 795
2017 163 287 7 281 1 0 38 0 777
2018 128 373 3 273 1 0 34 0 812
2019 113 473 3 244 1 1 28 0 863
2020 99 441 2 228 2 1 26 0 799
2021 79 376 1 200 2 1 26 0 685
2022 85 335 0 209 2 0 29 0 660
2023 77 335 0 213 2 0 24 0 651

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 Westlake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 689 37.6 18.3 21.5
1989 735 37.7 19.4 28
1990 768 36.7 20.9 29.8
1991 749 37.6 19.9 29.9
1992 757 35.3 21.4 35.4
1993 789 37.2 21.2 37.3
1994 775 36.7 21.1 39.9
1995 713 34.5 20.7 40.5
1996 713 34.5 20.7 40.5
1997 669 33.5 20.0 32.1
1998 653 35.0 18.7 32
1999 746 37.0 20.2 39.4
2000 820 39.2 20.9 38.5
2001 859 40.8 21.1 44.9
2002 935 44.4 21.1 49.4
2003 935 44.4 21.1 49.4
2004 901 44.4 20.3 53.1
2005 719 40.2 17.9 51.3
2006 680 39.1 17.4 45
2007 692 n/a n/a 60.1
2008 733 42.5 17.2 66.8
2009 789 45.0 17.5 63.5
2010 814 42.0 19.3 70.5
2011 848 39.3 21.5 66.7
2012 836 47.0 17.7 71.8
2013 800 52.0 15.3 74.3
2014 797 56.0 14.2 82.8
2015 776 46.0 16.8 76.3
2016 795 45.0 17.6 75.2
2017 777 49.0 15.8 75.9
2018 812 45.2 17.9 76.1
2019 863 49.4 17.4 71.1
2020 799 47.0 17.0 71.8
2021 685 79.6 8.6 69.5
2022 660 47.0 14.0 54.4
2023 651 44.5 14.6 66.2

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 Westlake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 689 37.6 18.3 21.5
1989 735 37.7 19.4 28
1990 768 36.7 20.9 29.8
1991 749 37.6 19.9 29.9
1992 757 35.3 21.4 35.4
1993 789 37.2 21.2 37.3
1994 775 36.7 21.1 39.9
1995 713 34.5 20.7 40.5
1996 713 34.5 20.7 40.5
1997 669 33.5 20.0 32.1
1998 653 35.0 18.7 32
1999 746 37.0 20.2 39.4
2000 820 39.2 20.9 38.5
2001 859 40.8 21.1 44.9
2002 935 44.4 21.1 49.4
2003 935 44.4 21.1 49.4
2004 901 44.4 20.3 53.1
2005 719 40.2 17.9 51.3
2006 680 39.1 17.4 45
2007 692 n/a n/a 60.1
2008 733 42.5 17.2 66.8
2009 789 45.0 17.5 63.5
2010 814 42.0 19.3 70.5
2011 848 39.3 21.5 66.7
2012 836 47.0 17.7 71.8
2013 800 52.0 15.3 74.3
2014 797 56.0 14.2 82.8
2015 776 46.0 16.8 76.3
2016 795 45.0 17.6 75.2
2017 777 49.0 15.8 75.9
2018 812 45.2 17.9 76.1
2019 863 49.4 17.4 71.1
2020 799 47.0 17.0 71.8
2021 685 79.6 8.6 69.5
2022 660 47.0 14.0 54.4
2023 651 44.5 14.6 66.2

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Westlake Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $548 (6.1%) $8,422 (93.9%) $8,971
2020 $616 (6.6%) $8,664 (93.4%) $9,280
2021 $1,109 (9.9%) $10,133 (90.1%) $11,242
2022 $1,478 (12.1%) $10,709 (87.9%) $12,188

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Westlake Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 843rd of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 872nd of 1016 Elementary schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westlake Elementary School)3812.8
 25.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (MSD Wayne Township)33.520.7
 12.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Westlake Elementary School)45.420.2
 25.2%
   3rd Grade Math (MSD Wayne Township)42.127.5
 14.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Westlake Elementary School)35.114
 21.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (MSD Wayne Township)30.221.6
 8.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Westlake Elementary School)33.311.6
 21.7%
   4th Grade Math (MSD Wayne Township)33.927.1
 6.8%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Westlake Elementary School)28.37
 21.3%
   4th Grade Science (MSD Wayne Township)27.915.6
 12.4%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Westlake Elementary School)35.923.7
 12.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (MSD Wayne Township)34.318.8
 15.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Westlake Elementary School)31.615.1
 16.6%
   5th Grade Math (MSD Wayne Township)32.714.6
 18.1%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Westlake Elementary School)24.826.9
 2.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (MSD Wayne Township)26.521.3
 5.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Westlake Elementary School)2117.8
 3.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (MSD Wayne Township)31.820.4
 11.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Westlake Elementary School)21.96.9
 15%
   6th Grade Math (MSD Wayne Township)34.511.7
 22.8%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Westlake Elementary School)17.114.9
 2.3%
   6th Grade Science (MSD Wayne Township)23.416.8
 6.6%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students863651
 24.6%
African American473335
 29.2%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic244213
 12.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White11377
 31.9%
Two or More Races2824
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.1%66.2%
 4.9%


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Students at Westlake Elementary School are 51% African American, 33% Hispanic, 12% White, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 651 students attended Westlake Elementary School.

Westlake Elementary School ranks in the bottom 14.0% of Indiana elementary schools.


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