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Westchester Elementary

Summary:

Westchester Elementary is a public elementary school in Kirkwood, Missouri, serving 585 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the highly-ranked Kirkwood R-VII School District, which is rated 5 stars by SchoolDigger and ranked 13th out of 376 districts in the state.

Westchester Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, with significantly higher proficiency rates in math compared to nearby schools like George R. Robinson Elementary and North Glendale Elementary. However, the student population is less racially diverse than some neighboring schools, with a majority white student body. Additionally, Westchester has a very low percentage of economically disadvantaged students, suggesting it may not be serving a representative cross-section of the local community.

Westchester Elementary spends more per student than the state average and some nearby schools, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. But the school and district should examine ways to promote greater diversity and ensure equitable access to educational resources for all students, regardless of their background. Overall, Westchester is a high-performing school that has maintained excellence for over a decade, but there are opportunities to further enhance its inclusivity and support for all learners in the Kirkwood community.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1416 Woodgate Ave
       Kirkwood, MO  63122-1036

(314) 213-6160

District: Kirkwood R-Vii

SchoolDigger Rank:
41st of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,763 Help


Students who attend Westchester Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    North Kirkwood Middle
High:    Kirkwood Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  585

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.9%
Two or more races:
6.0%
Hispanic:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.4% Help


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Compare Details Westchester Elementary ranks better than 95.4% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Kirkwood R-Vii School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.66. (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 (83.9%), two or more races (6%), Hispanic (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 4.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Kirkwood R-Vii School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westchester Elementary is 16.5. 3 elementary schools in the Kirkwood R-Vii School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westchester Elementary is $11,763, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Kirkwood R-Vii School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Westchester Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Westchester Elementary 41st of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Westchester Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Kirkwood R-Vii:

SchoolDigger ranks Kirkwood R-Vii 13th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Westchester Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Westchester Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 91.89 30th 1074 97.2%
2007 90.32 34th 1080 96.9%
2008 87.55 63rd 1084 94.2%
2009 94.52 16th 1053 98.5%
2010 89.90 45th 1066 95.8%
2011 88.19 57th 1088 94.8%
2012 87.63 66th 1085 93.9%
2013 87.37 74th 1108 93.3%
2014 91.72 38th 1089 96.5%
2015 94.36 20th 1058 98.1%
2016 94.28 12th 865 98.6%
2017 93.48 17th 1032 98.4%
2018 94.24 22nd 1045 97.9%
2019 92.94 30th 1052 97.1%
2021 89.75 63rd 901 93.0%
2022 94.28 26th 908 97.1%
2023 92.66 41st 898 95.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westchester Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.01 179th 887 79.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Westchester Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.57 5th 251 98.0%
2019 90.80 14th 302 95.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Westchester Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.44 20th 70 71.4%
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Rank History for White students at Westchester Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.98 32nd 898 96.4%
2019 91.60 34th 917 96.3%
2021 89.89 51st 691 92.6%
2022 92.90 28th 675 95.9%
2023 89.64 43rd 673 93.6%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Reviews:
by a teacher
Monday, July 12, 2010

Open Quote This is a wonderful, supportive school that pushes the teachers, staff, and students to go above and beyond all expectations. I could not ask for a better district and school to be a part of. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Westchester Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 574 574
1992 435 139 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1993 433 116 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 560
1994 470 141 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 623
1995 437 146 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 587
1996 437 146 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 587
1997 425 134 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1998 402 122 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 527
1999 378 102 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 485
2000 352 105 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2001 353 88 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 444
2002 324 92 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2003 324 92 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2004 301 90 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2005 318 91 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 420
2006 341 76 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2007 328 66 10 8 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2008 325 72 10 9 3 n/a n/a 0 419
2009 362 68 11 13 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2010 353 63 14 17 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2011 355 44 12 21 0 0 9 0 441
2012 342 44 8 18 1 1 15 0 429
2013 362 35 10 21 1 1 14 0 444
2014 357 63 11 19 0 1 19 0 470
2015 372 39 9 19 0 1 24 0 464
2016 395 27 11 22 2 0 28 0 485
2017 393 31 10 20 2 0 24 0 480
2018 419 30 7 21 2 3 30 0 512
2019 425 31 9 24 1 2 29 0 521
2020 438 27 10 29 2 2 30 0 538
2021 444 30 7 26 2 3 27 0 539
2022 476 33 5 30 1 3 31 0 579
2023 491 21 8 24 2 4 35 0 585

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 Westchester Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 574 30.4 18.8 n/a
1992 582 30.8 18.8 n/a
1993 560 28.8 19.4 19.6
1994 623 32.9 18.9 19.6
1995 587 31.4 18.7 22.7
1996 587 31.4 18.7 22.7
1997 562 31.9 17.6 11.6
1998 527 29.9 17.6 14.6
1999 485 28.4 17.1 18.6
2000 463 28.4 16.3 22
2001 444 28.4 15.6 18.2
2002 422 28.3 14.9 6.4
2003 422 28.3 14.9 6.4
2004 396 26.9 14.7 5.6
2005 420 28.2 14.9 6
2006 432 28.2 15.3 6.5
2007 412 27.2 15.1 5.6
2008 419 28.0 15.0 5.7
2009 454 30.0 15.1 6.6
2010 447 30.5 14.6 5.6
2011 441 28.1 15.6 6.6
2012 429 26.1 16.4 6.8
2013 444 30.0 14.8 9.7
2014 470 30.5 15.4 16.2
2015 464 30.0 15.4 12.7
2016 485 31.0 15.6 10.7
2017 480 29.0 16.5 10.6
2018 512 33.0 15.5 9
2019 521 31.0 16.8 7.5
2020 538 33.0 16.3 6.3
2021 539 35.2 15.2 7.1
2022 579 36.0 16.0 5.2
2023 585 35.2 16.5 4.4

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 Westchester Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 574 30.4 18.8 n/a
1992 582 30.8 18.8 n/a
1993 560 28.8 19.4 19.6
1994 623 32.9 18.9 19.6
1995 587 31.4 18.7 22.7
1996 587 31.4 18.7 22.7
1997 562 31.9 17.6 11.6
1998 527 29.9 17.6 14.6
1999 485 28.4 17.1 18.6
2000 463 28.4 16.3 22
2001 444 28.4 15.6 18.2
2002 422 28.3 14.9 6.4
2003 422 28.3 14.9 6.4
2004 396 26.9 14.7 5.6
2005 420 28.2 14.9 6
2006 432 28.2 15.3 6.5
2007 412 27.2 15.1 5.6
2008 419 28.0 15.0 5.7
2009 454 30.0 15.1 6.6
2010 447 30.5 14.6 5.6
2011 441 28.1 15.6 6.6
2012 429 26.1 16.4 6.8
2013 444 30.0 14.8 9.7
2014 470 30.5 15.4 16.2
2015 464 30.0 15.4 12.7
2016 485 31.0 15.6 10.7
2017 480 29.0 16.5 10.6
2018 512 33.0 15.5 9
2019 521 31.0 16.8 7.5
2020 538 33.0 16.3 6.3
2021 539 35.2 15.2 7.1
2022 579 36.0 16.0 5.2
2023 585 35.2 16.5 4.4

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 Westchester Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $12 (0.1%) $9,832 (99.9%) $9,844
2020 $11 (0.1%) $9,969 (99.9%) $9,981
2021 $78 (0.7%) $11,552 (99.3%) $11,630
2022 $72 (0.6%) $11,691 (99.4%) $11,763

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Westchester Elementary

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 30th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 41st of 898 Elementary schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Westchester Elementary)74.470.2
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kirkwood R-Vii)64.155.3
 8.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westchester Elementary)77.776.2
 1.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kirkwood R-Vii)70.267.1
 3.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Westchester Elementary)7059.1
 10.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kirkwood R-Vii)64.459.5
 4.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Westchester Elementary)74.565.9
 8.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kirkwood R-Vii)7171.7
 0.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Westchester Elementary)63.769.5
 5.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kirkwood R-Vii)61.754.6
 7.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Westchester Elementary)66.369.5
 3.2%
   5th Grade Science (Kirkwood R-Vii)6159.1
 1.9%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Westchester Elementary)76.379
 2.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kirkwood R-Vii)7171.2
 0.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students521585
 12.3%
African American3121
 32.3%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian98
 11.1%
Hispanic2424
Pacific Islander24
 100%
White425491
 15.5%
Two or More Races2935
 20.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.5%4.4%
 3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Westchester Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 585 students attended Westchester Elementary.

Students who attend Westchester Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Kirkwood Middle
High : Kirkwood Senior High

Yes! Westchester Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 41st of 898 Missouri elementary schools.

Students at Westchester Elementary are 84% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 4% African American, 1% Asian.


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