Summary:
Westchester Elementary is a public elementary school located in Kirkwood, Missouri, serving 585 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Kirkwood R-VII School District, which is ranked 13th out of 386 districts in Missouri and is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Westchester Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Missouri, with a statewide ranking between 12th and 87th out of over 900 schools in recent years. The school's students perform exceptionally well on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests, with a high percentage of students scoring proficient or better in mathematics, science, and English language arts across all grade levels. Westchester Elementary's performance often exceeds the district and state averages, indicating strong academic achievement. The school also has a strong track record of supporting different student subgroups, such as white students, low-socioeconomic status students, disabled students, and gifted and talented students, with these subgroups generally ranking high compared to other Missouri elementary schools.
Westchester Elementary's commitment to excellence is further demonstrated by its relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 8.7% to 16.1% in recent years, which is lower than the state average. The school also spends between $9,844 and $11,763 per student, higher than the state average, and maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.2 to 16.5 students per teacher, lower than the state average. When compared to other elementary schools in the Kirkwood R-VII district and nearby districts, Westchester Elementary generally outperforms its peers on academic measures, making it a standout educational institution within the region.
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Detail:
Public K-5
District:
Kirkwood R-Vii
SchoolDigger Rank:
87th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,763
Students who attend Westchester Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.7
Number of students: 593
Racial breakdown:
White:
86.3%
Two or more races:
5.1%
Hispanic:
3.5%
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African American:
3.2%
Asian:
1.3%
Pacific Islander:
0.3%
American Indian:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 3.2%
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