Westlake Elementary School

Summary:

Westlake Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 378 students in grades K-4 in the Lakeview School District in Battle Creek, Michigan. The school has a diverse student population, with 54.23% White, 5.82% African American, 10.32% Hispanic, 18.52% Asian, and 11.11% two or more races.

Westlake Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, with 44.4% of 3rd graders and 55.4% of 4th graders scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 38.9% and 39.6% for the district and state, respectively. In math, 52.7% of 3rd graders and 60% of 4th graders scored proficient or better, again outpacing the district and state. The school has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top half of Michigan elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Westlake also performs well across various student subgroups, including female, male, Asian, and low socioeconomic status students.

However, Westlake Elementary has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.1% in 2018-2019 to 20.5% in 2022-2023, which is an area of concern. The school outperforms other Lakeview School District elementary schools, such as Minges Brook School and Riverside Elementary School, but lags behind higher-performing charter schools in the area, such as Endeavor Charter Academy and Battle Creek Montessori Academy.


Detail:

Public K-4

 1184 24th St S
       Battle Creek, MI  49015-2811


(269) 565-4900

District: Lakeview School District (Calhoun)

SchoolDigger Rank:
401st of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,978 Help


Students who attend Westlake Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lakeview Middle School
High:    Lakeview High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  356

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.7%
Asian:
16.3%
Two or more races:
12.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Westlake Elementary School ranks better than 73% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Lakeview School District (Calhoun)! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.4. (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 Student population at Westlake Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (56.7%), Asian (16.3%), two or more races (12.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Lakeview School District (Calhoun). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westlake Elementary School is 14.4. 2 elementary schools in the Lakeview School District (Calhoun) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westlake Elementary School is $13,978, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Lakeview School District (Calhoun)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Westlake Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Westlake Elementary School 401st of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Westlake Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Lakeview School District (Calhoun):

SchoolDigger ranks Lakeview School District (Calhoun) 306th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Westlake Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Westlake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 63.70 625th 1545 59.5%
2007 52.50 946th 1565 39.6%
2008 63.53 672nd 1577 57.4%
2009 63.92 696th 1589 56.2%
2010 70.04 517th 1552 66.7%
2011 69.73 483rd 1552 68.9%
2012 50.73 820th 1566 47.6%
2013 57.95 684th 1563 56.2%
2014 62.78 582nd 1533 62.0%
2015 61.31 604th 1580 61.8%
2016 64.50 514th 1548 66.8%
2017 61.48 482nd 1466 67.1%
2018 76.70 335th 1448 76.9%
2019 45.69 744th 1408 47.2%
2021 32.64 783rd 1153 32.1%
2022 44.98 696th 1344 48.2%
2023 61.22 534th 1470 63.7%
2024 70.40 401st 1486 73.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Westlake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 39.36 62nd 98 36.7%
2023 75.93 33rd 180 81.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westlake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.45 807th 1397 42.2%
2019 26.84 882nd 1134 22.2%
2021 26.30 607th 749 19.0%
2022 38.56 676th 1099 38.5%
2023 58.11 473rd 1350 65.0%
2024 75.95 216th 1381 84.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Westlake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.80 277th 1443 80.8%
2019 40.63 705th 1171 39.8%
2021 28.19 680th 902 24.6%
2022 49.44 531st 1106 52.0%
2023 53.81 547th 1321 58.6%
2024 68.52 334th 1342 75.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Westlake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.83 391st 1446 73.0%
2019 42.67 686th 1196 42.6%
2021 26.16 711th 915 22.3%
2022 31.34 790th 1139 30.6%
2023 59.16 507th 1334 62.0%
2024 63.88 442nd 1347 67.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Westlake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.24 57th 84 32.1%
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Rank History for White students at Westlake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.03 359th 1253 71.3%
2019 40.10 685th 1128 39.3%
2021 31.37 713th 1005 29.1%
2022 50.56 534th 1102 51.5%
2023 57.49 468th 1198 60.9%
2024 48.71 599th 1204 50.2%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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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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 450 9 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1989 418 9 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1990 416 9 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1991 399 13 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1992 357 13 11 3 3 n/a n/a 0 387
1993 350 13 17 3 4 n/a n/a 0 387
1994 338 10 15 4 5 n/a n/a 0 372
1995 345 13 21 7 9 n/a n/a 0 395
1996 345 13 21 7 9 n/a n/a 0 395
1997 355 8 19 17 7 n/a n/a 0 406
1998 400 12 23 16 4 n/a n/a 0 455
1999 337 11 24 15 5 n/a n/a 0 392
2000 319 11 27 13 5 n/a n/a 0 375
2001 351 16 28 15 6 n/a n/a 0 416
2002 363 13 17 10 3 n/a n/a 0 406
2003 363 13 17 10 3 n/a n/a 0 406
2004 356 17 21 10 6 n/a n/a 0 410
2005 348 17 28 14 5 n/a n/a 0 412
2006 362 21 35 19 3 n/a n/a 0 440
2007 290 14 33 17 5 n/a n/a 0 359
2008 301 25 36 19 6 n/a n/a 1 388
2009 311 17 35 15 3 n/a n/a 1 382
2010 315 14 35 14 3 n/a n/a 2 383
2011 303 7 28 24 1 0 17 0 380
2012 273 12 25 30 1 0 24 0 365
2013 300 17 25 27 1 0 23 0 393
2014 310 18 26 23 2 0 18 0 397
2015 292 19 43 22 2 0 30 0 408
2016 273 15 46 25 2 0 30 0 391
2017 271 24 58 35 2 0 30 0 420
2018 269 27 55 38 1 0 37 0 427
2019 254 22 64 41 0 0 35 0 416
2020 237 22 76 44 0 0 42 0 421
2021 224 29 70 42 0 0 45 0 410
2022 210 26 76 39 1 0 38 0 390
2023 205 22 70 39 0 0 42 0 378
2024 202 19 58 34 0 0 43 0 356

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 469 n/a n/a n/a
1989 442 n/a n/a 7.2
1990 439 29.0 15.1 7.5
1991 428 n/a n/a n/a
1992 387 n/a n/a 9.8
1993 387 n/a 0.0 11.4
1994 372 15.0 24.8 11.3
1995 395 17.0 23.2 6.8
1996 395 17.0 23.2 6.8
1997 406 17.0 23.9 8.9
1998 455 17.0 26.8 7.7
1999 392 17.0 23.1 9.4
2000 375 18.0 20.8 11.2
2001 416 19.0 21.9 8.4
2002 406 21.6 18.8 16
2003 406 21.6 18.8 16
2004 410 20.4 20.1 14.9
2005 412 18.4 22.4 16.5
2006 440 22.0 20.0 19.5
2007 359 17.8 20.2 19.2
2008 388 18.9 20.5 18.9
2009 382 19.9 19.2 23.6
2010 383 21.2 18.0 26
2011 380 18.3 20.7 28.7
2012 365 19.3 18.8 31.5
2013 393 21.1 18.5 39.7
2014 397 21.7 18.2 44.6
2015 408 23.0 17.7 32.6
2016 391 22.0 17.7 36.8
2017 420 22.8 18.3 37.4
2018 427 23.6 18.0 45
2019 416 24.9 16.6 48.6
2020 421 23.5 17.8 53.7
2021 410 24.6 16.6 52.9
2022 390 27.2 14.3 55.4
2023 378 26.1 14.4 56.3
2024 356 24.6 14.4 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 Westlake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 469 n/a n/a n/a
1989 442 n/a n/a 7.2
1990 439 29.0 15.1 7.5
1991 428 n/a n/a n/a
1992 387 n/a n/a 9.8
1993 387 n/a 0.0 11.4
1994 372 15.0 24.8 11.3
1995 395 17.0 23.2 6.8
1996 395 17.0 23.2 6.8
1997 406 17.0 23.9 8.9
1998 455 17.0 26.8 7.7
1999 392 17.0 23.1 9.4
2000 375 18.0 20.8 11.2
2001 416 19.0 21.9 8.4
2002 406 21.6 18.8 16
2003 406 21.6 18.8 16
2004 410 20.4 20.1 14.9
2005 412 18.4 22.4 16.5
2006 440 22.0 20.0 19.5
2007 359 17.8 20.2 19.2
2008 388 18.9 20.5 18.9
2009 382 19.9 19.2 23.6
2010 383 21.2 18.0 26
2011 380 18.3 20.7 28.7
2012 365 19.3 18.8 31.5
2013 393 21.1 18.5 39.7
2014 397 21.7 18.2 44.6
2015 408 23.0 17.7 32.6
2016 391 22.0 17.7 36.8
2017 420 22.8 18.3 37.4
2018 427 23.6 18.0 45
2019 416 24.9 16.6 48.6
2020 421 23.5 17.8 53.7
2021 410 24.6 16.6 52.9
2022 390 27.2 14.3 55.4
2023 378 26.1 14.4 56.3
2024 356 24.6 14.4 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 Westlake Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $505 (5.3%) $8,942 (94.7%) $9,447
2020 $532 (5.5%) $9,071 (94.5%) $9,604
2021 $1,022 (9.6%) $9,581 (90.4%) $10,603
2022 $1,738 (13.8%) $10,821 (86.2%) $12,558
2023 $1,715 (12.3%) $12,263 (87.7%) $13,978

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Westlake 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

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 744th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 534th of 1470 Elementary schools
 16.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westlake Elementary School)42.941.9
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lakeview School District (Calhoun))41.437.7
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Westlake Elementary School)5050
   3rd Grade Math (Lakeview School District (Calhoun))44.644.6
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Westlake Elementary School)39.745.5
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeview School District (Calhoun))44.643.8
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Westlake Elementary School)41.854.5
 12.7%
   4th Grade Math (Lakeview School District (Calhoun))39.539
 0.5%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students416378
 9.1%
African American2222
American Indian00
Asian6470
 9.4%
Hispanic4139
 4.9%
Pacific Islander00
White254205
 19.3%
Two or More Races3542
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.6%56.3%
 7.8%


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Westlake Elementary School ranks 401st of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 356 students attended Westlake Elementary School.

Students at Westlake Elementary School are 57% White, 16% Asian, 12% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 5% African American.

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

Middle : Lakeview Middle School
High : Lakeview High School


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

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