Westover Elementary

Summary:

Westover Elementary is a public elementary school in Silver Spring, Maryland, serving 289 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district, Westover consistently ranks among the top 15% of Maryland elementary schools, with exceptional academic performance that exceeds state and district averages.

Westover's students excel in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA), with 53.6% proficient or better in Mathematics and 71.1% proficient or better in ELA, compared to district averages of 33.4% and 55.3%, respectively. The school's diverse student population, with 35.64% African American, 23.53% Hispanic, and 9.34% Asian students, also performs exceptionally well, with Westover's African American students ranking 32nd out of 504 Maryland elementary schools. This diversity is higher than many nearby schools, which tend to have a higher concentration of either African American or Hispanic students.

Westover Elementary's success is further highlighted by its relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (35.29%), compared to nearby schools like Kemp Mill Elementary (89.81%) and Arcola Elementary (70.1%), which have much higher rates of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, Westover spends $22,280 per student, which is higher than the state and district averages and many of the nearby schools, potentially contributing to the school's strong academic performance and the resources available to its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 401 Hawkesbury Ln
       Silver Spring, MD  20904-6305


(240) 740-5740

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
122nd of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,684 Help


Students who attend Westover Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    White Oak Middle
High:    James Hubert Blake High
    Paint Branch High
    Springbrook High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  289

Racial breakdown:

African American:
35.6%
Hispanic:
23.5%
White:
21.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Westover Elementary ranks better than 85.8% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 40th among 130 ranked elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.92. (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 Student population at Westover Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (35.6%), Hispanic (23.5%), White (21.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westover Elementary is 11.6, which is the 36th best among 130 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westover Elementary is $24,684, which is the 10th highest among 130 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Montgomery County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery County Public Schools 7th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Westover Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Westover Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 22.66 656th 803 18.3%
2005 36.70 563rd 805 30.1%
2006 38.57 543rd 804 32.5%
2007 48.09 472nd 818 42.3%
2008 76.53 191st 838 77.2%
2009 61.19 373rd 850 56.1%
2010 73.43 225th 855 73.7%
2011 74.04 195th 853 77.1%
2012 71.78 233rd 857 72.8%
2013 70.25 242nd 847 71.4%
2014 73.64 237th 867 72.7%
2015 83.50 143rd 859 83.4%
2016 87.95 107th 845 87.3%
2017 90.79 79th 847 90.7%
2018 78.26 183rd 857 78.6%
2019 73.27 230th 853 73.0%
2021 76.16 141st 802 82.4%
2022 87.77 106th 862 87.7%
2023 90.36 77th 855 91.0%
2024 84.92 122nd 859 85.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Westover Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.96 149th 796 81.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Westover Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.71 170th 788 78.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Westover Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 81.62 32nd 504 93.7%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State 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: Maryland State Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Open Quote My child was so excited to start Westover but we were sadly disappointed. The principle is very cold and unfriendly . The office staff is extremely rude and acts like they hate their job . My child feels defeated at the end of the day . Close Quote



Enrollment information for Westover Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 301 160 97 15 0 n/a n/a 0 573
1990 306 152 118 18 0 n/a n/a 16 610
1991 259 134 126 33 1 n/a n/a 0 553
1992 170 35 67 12 1 n/a n/a 0 285
1993 190 49 70 19 1 n/a n/a 0 329
1994 211 54 65 19 2 n/a n/a 0 351
1995 225 67 62 21 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1996 225 67 62 21 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1997 222 69 60 21 1 n/a n/a 0 373
1998 198 85 66 15 1 n/a n/a 0 365
1999 184 78 76 15 3 n/a n/a 0 356
2000 157 64 76 19 1 n/a n/a 0 317
2001 139 67 68 21 1 n/a n/a 0 296
2002 121 80 61 15 1 n/a n/a 0 278
2003 121 80 61 15 1 n/a n/a 0 278
2004 115 70 64 14 1 n/a n/a 0 264
2005 118 69 61 22 3 n/a n/a 0 273
2006 103 86 59 32 2 n/a n/a 0 282
2007 98 93 54 32 2 n/a n/a 0 279
2008 80 97 56 32 2 n/a n/a 0 267
2009 89 90 54 27 1 n/a n/a 0 261
2010 87 102 56 31 1 n/a n/a 0 277
2011 77 97 47 41 1 0 17 0 280
2012 88 102 54 61 0 1 19 0 325
2013 87 103 49 64 0 2 16 0 321
2014 88 99 52 67 0 2 17 0 325
2015 72 101 50 68 0 1 16 0 308
2016 70 117 47 57 0 1 13 0 305
2017 62 101 42 65 0 1 17 0 288
2018 49 95 40 71 0 0 23 0 278
2019 58 106 41 81 0 2 20 0 308
2020 59 117 45 71 1 1 22 0 316
2021 57 105 28 69 0 1 21 0 281
2022 53 105 28 71 1 1 30 0 289
2023 61 103 27 68 1 1 28 0 289

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 Westover Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 573 27.8 20.6 n/a
1990 610 29.8 20.4 15.6
1991 553 26.1 21.1 16.5
1992 285 16.0 17.8 6
1993 329 18.6 17.7 5.2
1994 351 20.4 17.2 10.3
1995 375 19.8 18.9 11.2
1996 375 19.8 18.9 11.2
1997 373 20.3 18.4 11.8
1998 365 19.8 18.4 12.6
1999 356 19.8 18.0 14.6
2000 317 21.6 14.7 13.2
2001 296 22.5 13.2 16.9
2002 278 20.6 13.5 10.4
2003 278 20.6 13.5 10.4
2004 264 19.5 13.5 12.5
2005 273 17.0 16.1 11
2006 282 18.0 15.7 10.6
2007 279 20.7 13.5 12.5
2008 267 19.7 13.6 18
2009 261 19.4 13.5 13.4
2010 277 20.5 13.5 18.4
2011 280 18.8 14.8 18.9
2012 325 20.9 15.5 24
2013 321 24.0 13.3 24
2014 325 21.5 15.1 24.9
2015 308 22.0 14.0 23.1
2016 305 22.0 13.8 24.9
2017 288 21.4 13.4 21.9
2018 278 20.6 13.4 26.6
2019 308 20.3 15.1 27.3
2020 316 23.3 13.5 24.7
2021 281 23.3 12.0 22.8
2022 289 22.5 12.8 26
2023 289 24.8 11.6 35.3

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 Westover Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 573 27.8 20.6 n/a
1990 610 29.8 20.4 15.6
1991 553 26.1 21.1 16.5
1992 285 16.0 17.8 6
1993 329 18.6 17.7 5.2
1994 351 20.4 17.2 10.3
1995 375 19.8 18.9 11.2
1996 375 19.8 18.9 11.2
1997 373 20.3 18.4 11.8
1998 365 19.8 18.4 12.6
1999 356 19.8 18.0 14.6
2000 317 21.6 14.7 13.2
2001 296 22.5 13.2 16.9
2002 278 20.6 13.5 10.4
2003 278 20.6 13.5 10.4
2004 264 19.5 13.5 12.5
2005 273 17.0 16.1 11
2006 282 18.0 15.7 10.6
2007 279 20.7 13.5 12.5
2008 267 19.7 13.6 18
2009 261 19.4 13.5 13.4
2010 277 20.5 13.5 18.4
2011 280 18.8 14.8 18.9
2012 325 20.9 15.5 24
2013 321 24.0 13.3 24
2014 325 21.5 15.1 24.9
2015 308 22.0 14.0 23.1
2016 305 22.0 13.8 24.9
2017 288 21.4 13.4 21.9
2018 278 20.6 13.4 26.6
2019 308 20.3 15.1 27.3
2020 316 23.3 13.5 24.7
2021 281 23.3 12.0 22.8
2022 289 22.5 12.8 26
2023 289 24.8 11.6 35.3

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 Westover Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $570 (2.8%) $19,846 (97.2%) $20,416
2020 $480 (2.5%) $18,689 (97.5%) $19,169
2021 $884 (4.0%) $21,396 (96.0%) $22,280
2022 $1,850 (8.5%) $20,016 (91.5%) $21,866
2023 $1,525 (6.2%) $23,159 (93.8%) $24,684

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Westover Elementary

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 230th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 77th of 855 Elementary schools
 18%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students308289
 6.2%
African American106103
 2.8%
American Indian01
Asian4127
 34.1%
Hispanic8168
 16%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White5861
 5.2%
Two or More Races2028
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.3%35.3%
 8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Westover Elementary

Westover Elementary ranks 122nd of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Westover Elementary are 36% African American, 24% Hispanic, 21% White, 10% Two or more races, 9% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 289 students attended Westover Elementary.

Students who attend Westover Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : White Oak Middle
High : James Hubert Blake High
High : Paint Branch High
High : Springbrook High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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