WESTWOOD ELEMENTARY

www.bloomington.k12.mn.us/wwes

339 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Westwood Elementary School, located in Bloomington, Minnesota, is a prominent public school within the Bloomington Public Schools district (ISD 271). Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school serves a diverse community of learners, fostering an environment that balances rigorous core instruction with social-emotional growth. Westwood is frequently recognized for its inclusive culture, which prioritizes building strong relationships between students, staff, and families to create a supportive and safe learning atmosphere.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Westwood Elementary emphasizes the "whole child" approach, offering a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests and talents. The school benefits from the resources and collaborative spirit of the Bloomington district, often utilizing modern instructional strategies and technology to prepare its students for middle school and beyond. With a dedicated faculty and active parent involvement, Westwood remains a focal point of the local community, dedicated to high achievement and personal success for all its students.

339

Total Students

26.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WESTWOOD ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	59
Black	75
Asian	13
Two or More	32

White
160 (47.2%)
Black
75 (22.1%)
Hispanic
59 (17.4%)
Two or More
32 (9.4%)
Asian
13 (3.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bloomington Public Schools
Phone:	(952)806-7200
Website:	http://www.bloomington.k12.mn.us/wwes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	339
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	140
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 51