WestWood Elementary

www.priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us

505 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Westwood Elementary, located in Prior Lake, Minnesota, is a key institution within the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools district. Serving students in the community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. It is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through active engagement, collaboration, and a curriculum aligned with state standards.

The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on community involvement and partnership with families to enhance the student experience. By leveraging the resources of the Prior Lake-Savage district, Westwood Elementary provides students with access to modern learning tools, extracurricular opportunities, and a staff dedicated to personalized instruction. Through its professional approach to education, the school aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and prepare its students for successful transitions to middle school and beyond.

505

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WestWood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	368
Hispanic	34
Black	25
Asian	35
Two or More	39
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
368 (72.9%)
Two or More
39 (7.7%)
Asian
35 (6.9%)
Hispanic
34 (6.7%)
Black
25 (5.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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:	Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools
Phone:	(952)226-0400
Website:	http://www.priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	505
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	78
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 94