L. W. Westfall Elementary School

Q: Is L. W. Westfall Elementary School a good school?

L. W. Westfall Elementary School ranks 28 th of 276 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

Summary:

L. W. Westfall Elementary School is a public elementary school in Choctaw, Oklahoma, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 448. This school stands out as an exemplary institution, consistently delivering high-quality education to its diverse student body.

L. W. Westfall Elementary consistently outperforms the Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District and the state of Oklahoma in standardized test scores, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school has been ranked among the top 10% of elementary schools in Oklahoma over the past decade, and in 2022-2023, it ranked 28th out of 276 Oklahoma elementary schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school has demonstrated strong performance among its White and low socioeconomic status student subgroups, ranking 35th and 21st, respectively, out of all Oklahoma elementary schools in 2020-2021.

While the other elementary schools in the Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District generally perform well, L. W. Westfall Elementary stands out as the top-performing school in the district and one of the highest-ranked elementary schools in the state. This suggests the school may have unique practices or resources that contribute to its exceptional academic outcomes, even with a significant percentage of students from low-income families. The school's consistent academic excellence, diverse student population, and effective support for economically disadvantaged students make it a standout institution in the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

13239 Northeast 10th Street
Choctaw, OK 73020-3020

(405) 390-6990

District: Choctaw-Nicoma Park

SchoolDigger Rank:
28^th of 276 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,818

Students who attend L. W. Westfall Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Nicoma Park Middle School
High:	Choctaw High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.3

Number of students: 448

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.0%

Two or more races:

17.2%

Hispanic:

9.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details L. W. Westfall Elementary School ranks better than 89.9% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.63. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details L. W. Westfall Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District. Racial makeup is: White (65%), two or more races (17.2%), Hispanic (9.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at L. W. Westfall Elementary School is 18.3. 3 elementary schools in the Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare L. W. Westfall Elementary School employs 24.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at L. W. Westfall Elementary School is $7,818. 3 elementary schools in the Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

L. W. Westfall Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Choctaw-Nicoma Park:

SchoolDigger ranks Choctaw-Nicoma Park 144^th of 295 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for L. W. Westfall Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at L. W. Westfall Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	78.59	114^th	840	86.4%
2010	82.17	77^th	845	90.9%
2011	82.59	66^th	846	92.2%
2015	91.57	29^th	957	97.0%
2018	87.49	27^th	406	93.3%
2019	87.59	23^rd	411	94.4%
2021	91.04	30^th	646	95.4%
2022	72.83	62^nd	323	80.8%
2023	82.63	28^th	276	89.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at L. W. Westfall Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	87.59	21^st	506	95.8%

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Rank History for White students at L. W. Westfall Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	84.83	35^th	403	91.3%

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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma 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.

Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for L. W. Westfall Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	310	5	4	2	3	n/a	n/a	324
1989	322	14	17	3	10	n/a	n/a	366
1990	321	8	4	3	6	n/a	n/a	342
1991	309	7	7	1	14	n/a	n/a	338
1992	293	9	6	8	29	n/a	n/a	345
1993	329	22	8	10	23	n/a	n/a	392
1994	327	18	4	15	16	n/a	n/a	380
1995	321	20	4	5	35	n/a	n/a	385
1996	321	20	4	5	35	n/a	n/a	385
1997	336	15	7	9	23	n/a	n/a	390
1998	324	20	3	13	38	n/a	n/a	398
1999	338	21	6	9	41	n/a	n/a	415
2000	338	17	4	9	30	n/a	n/a	398
2001	292	25	3	7	36	n/a	n/a	363
2002	309	19	1	4	44	n/a	n/a	377
2003	309	19	1	4	44	n/a	n/a	377
2004	317	19	0	7	59	n/a	n/a	402
2005	303	16	4	11	68	n/a	n/a	402
2006	306	18	2	10	79	n/a	n/a	415
2007	348	19	2	13	69	n/a	n/a	451
2008	355	16	3	10	79	n/a	n/a	463
2009	344	26	6	16	78	n/a	n/a	470
2010	312	26	8	20	67	n/a	n/a	433
2011	302	12	3	25	31	2	53	428
2012	308	16	6	31	39	2	53	455
2013	336	13	3	34	38	0	58	482
2014	342	20	4	30	29	0	66	491
2015	354	19	4	33	26	1	71	508
2016	328	21	4	39	22	0	73	487
2017	341	15	3	34	19	0	69	481
2018	315	13	3	31	18	0	82	462
2019	320	13	4	32	16	0	79	464
2020	300	14	3	31	19	0	72	439
2021	299	8	2	40	19	1	61	430
2022	281	11	0	32	17	1	68	410
2023	291	15	1	44	20	0	77	448

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 L. W. Westfall Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	324	17.0	19.0	n/a
1989	366	17.9	20.4	n/a
1990	342	20.0	17.1	n/a
1991	338	19.9	16.9	n/a
1992	345	21.8	15.8	18
1993	392	23.3	16.8	21.7
1994	380	24.4	15.6	22.6
1995	385	23.8	16.2	25.7
1996	385	23.8	16.2	25.7
1997	390	24.8	15.7	20.8
1998	398	25.1	15.9	20.4
1999	415	25.6	16.2	30.1
2000	398	25.4	15.7	30.7
2001	363	24.7	14.7	24.8
2002	377	22.6	16.7	40.8
2003	377	22.6	16.7	40.8
2004	402	23.8	16.9	30.8
2005	402	25.0	16.1	36.1
2006	415	25.5	16.3	41.7
2007	451	26.4	17.1	35.5
2008	463	26.9	17.2	37.4
2009	470	27.6	17.0	40.6
2010	433	24.5	17.6	40.9
2011	428	24.5	17.4	41.1
2012	455	25.5	17.8	40.4
2013	482	27.0	17.8	36.3
2014	491	27.5	17.8	38.1
2015	508	28.0	18.1	32.3
2016	487	27.0	18.0	37.6
2017	481	26.5	18.1	34.1
2018	462	28.0	16.5	46.5
2019	464	27.5	16.8	25.6
2020	439	25.0	17.5	29.2
2021	430	27.0	15.9	31.2
2022	410	25.2	16.2	27.1
2023	448	24.4	18.3	39.3

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 L. W. Westfall Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	324	17.0	19.0	n/a
1989	366	17.9	20.4	n/a
1990	342	20.0	17.1	n/a
1991	338	19.9	16.9	n/a
1992	345	21.8	15.8	18
1993	392	23.3	16.8	21.7
1994	380	24.4	15.6	22.6
1995	385	23.8	16.2	25.7
1996	385	23.8	16.2	25.7
1997	390	24.8	15.7	20.8
1998	398	25.1	15.9	20.4
1999	415	25.6	16.2	30.1
2000	398	25.4	15.7	30.7
2001	363	24.7	14.7	24.8
2002	377	22.6	16.7	40.8
2003	377	22.6	16.7	40.8
2004	402	23.8	16.9	30.8
2005	402	25.0	16.1	36.1
2006	415	25.5	16.3	41.7
2007	451	26.4	17.1	35.5
2008	463	26.9	17.2	37.4
2009	470	27.6	17.0	40.6
2010	433	24.5	17.6	40.9
2011	428	24.5	17.4	41.1
2012	455	25.5	17.8	40.4
2013	482	27.0	17.8	36.3
2014	491	27.5	17.8	38.1
2015	508	28.0	18.1	32.3
2016	487	27.0	18.0	37.6
2017	481	26.5	18.1	34.1
2018	462	28.0	16.5	46.5
2019	464	27.5	16.8	25.6
2020	439	25.0	17.5	29.2
2021	430	27.0	15.9	31.2
2022	410	25.2	16.2	27.1
2023	448	24.4	18.3	39.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for L. W. Westfall Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$6,523
2020	$7,037
2021	$7,720
2022	$8,906
2023	$7,818

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on L. W. Westfall Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 23^rd of 411 Elementary schools	Ranks 28^th of 276 Elementary schools	4.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (L. W. Westfall Elementary School)	72	46	26%
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Choctaw-Nicoma Park)	52	39	13%
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	39	29	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (L. W. Westfall Elementary School)	61	57	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Choctaw-Nicoma Park)	49	42	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	38	35	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (L. W. Westfall Elementary School)	59	48	11%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Choctaw-Nicoma Park)	48	34	14%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	35	28	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (L. W. Westfall Elementary School)	56	53	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Choctaw-Nicoma Park)	44	38	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	30	27	3%
5th Grade Science (L. W. Westfall Elementary School)	63	64	1%
5th Grade Science (Choctaw-Nicoma Park)	42	42
5th Grade Science (Oklahoma)	38	35	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	464	448	3.4%
African American	13	15	15.4%
American Indian	16	20	25%
Asian	4	1	75%
Hispanic	32	44	37.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	320	291	9.1%
Two or More Races	79	77	2.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.6%	39.3%	13.6%

Schools Near L. W. Westfall Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2023)			OSTP Mathematics (2023)			OSTP Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 3rd Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 4th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Science 5th Grade	Total
L. W. Westfall Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13239 Northeast 10th Street	Choctaw	73020	Oklahoma County	Choctaw-Nicoma Park	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 390-6990	448	24	18.3	39.3%	291 (65.0%)	15 (3.3%)	44 (9.8%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (17.2%)	82.6	28^th of 276 public elementary schools	89.9%		72.8	62^nd of 323 public elementary schools	80.8%	34			48.0	52.0	57.0	53.0	64.0	$7,818
Nicoma Park Intermediate Elementary School	Public	3-5	1318 Hickman Avenue	Choctaw	73020	Oklahoma County	Choctaw-Nicoma Park	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 390-6390	366	25	14.5	44.0%	204 (55.7%)	46 (12.6%)	27 (7.4%)	5 (1.4%)	15 (4.1%)	2 (0.5%)	67 (18.3%)	29.6	212^th of 276 public elementary schools	23.2%		52.1	131^st of 323 public elementary schools	59.4%	81	33.0		26.0	42.0	37.0	31.0	40.0	$9,224
Nicoma Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1200 North Hickman Avenue	Choctaw	73020	Oklahoma County	Choctaw-Nicoma Park	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 390-6380	441	26	16.9	46.5%	234 (53.1%)	42 (9.5%)	64 (14.5%)	3 (0.7%)	19 (4.3%)	2 (0.5%)	77 (17.5%)								(n/a)								$9,193
Choctaw Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14663 Northeast Third Street	Choctaw	73020	Oklahoma County	Choctaw-Nicoma Park	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 390-2225	349	28	12.4	42.1%	227 (65.0%)	18 (5.2%)	38 (10.9%)	6 (1.7%)	19 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (11.7%)	68.2	70^th of 276 public elementary schools	74.6%		79.8	42^nd of 323 public elementary schools	87.0%	28		39.0		59.0	65.0	43.0		$13,091
Griffith Meridian Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1865 South Indian Meridian	Choctaw	73020	Oklahoma County	Choctaw-Nicoma Park	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(405) 390-8585	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Soldier Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9021 SE 15th Street	Midwest City	73130	Oklahoma County	Midwest City-Del City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 739-1676	910	47	19.3	49.3%	362 (39.8%)	243 (26.7%)	130 (14.3%)	8 (0.9%)	21 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	145 (15.9%)	5.4	274^th of 276 public elementary schools	0.7%		11.3	309^th of 323 public elementary schools	4.3%	35			21.0	21.0	15.0	13.0	28.0	$8,398
Okla. Virtual Charter Academy Elementary School	Public, Virtual, Charter	PK, KG-5	1117 S Douglas Blvd Suite F	Midwest City	73130	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	Yes	(405) 259-9478	1,316	44	30.2	75.9%	552 (41.9%)	186 (14.1%)	235 (17.9%)	14 (1.1%)	90 (6.8%)	3 (0.2%)	236 (17.9%)	0.8	276^th of 276 public elementary schools	0.0%		1.9	323^rd of 323 public elementary schools	0.0%	47				7.0	8.0		15.0	$7,698
Willow Brook Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	8105 Northeast 10th Street	Oklahoma City	73110	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-7500	346	20	17.3	97.1%	46 (13.3%)	174 (50.3%)	71 (20.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (15.3%)								(n/a)								$13,505
Spencer Elementary School	Public	2-4	8900 Northeast 50th Street	Spencer	73084	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-8600	410	20	20.5	98.3%	54 (13.2%)	201 (49.0%)	91 (22.2%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	58 (14.1%)								(n/a)								$12,322
Jones Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13145 Montana Street	Jones	73049	Oklahoma County	Jones	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 399-9118	539	30	18.0	48.1%	330 (61.2%)	19 (3.5%)	72 (13.4%)	2 (0.4%)	42 (7.8%)	1 (0.2%)	70 (13.0%)	42.4	160^th of 276 public elementary schools	42.0%		56.5	115^th of 323 public elementary schools	64.4%	45	47.0		30.0	54.0	51.0	19.0	30.0	$9,173

Frequently Asked Questions about L. W. Westfall Elementary School

How many students attend L. W. Westfall Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 448 students attended L. W. Westfall Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of L. W. Westfall Elementary School?

Students at L. W. Westfall Elementary School are 65% White, 17% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 4% American Indian, 3% African American.

What schools do graduates of L. W. Westfall Elementary School attend?

Students who attend L. W. Westfall Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Nicoma Park Middle School
High : Choctaw High School

What district is L. W. Westfall Elementary School in?

Choctaw-Nicoma Park

Is L. W. Westfall Elementary School a good school?

L. W. Westfall Elementary School ranks 28^th of 276 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

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