Westwoods Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 1500 Fisher Rd
       Traverse City, MI  49685-8096


(231) 933-7900

District: Traverse City Area Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
599th of 1,470 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,869 Help


Students who attend Westwoods Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    West Middle School
High:    Traverse City High School
    West Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  368

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.6%
Two or more races:
2.7%
Hispanic:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.7% Help


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Compare Details Westwoods Elementary School ranks better than 59.3% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 6th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Traverse City Area Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.34. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (94.6%), two or more races (2.7%), American Indian (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westwoods Elementary School is 17.5. 7 elementary schools in the Traverse City Area Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westwoods Elementary School is $12,869. 7 elementary schools in the Traverse City Area Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Westwoods Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Westwoods Elementary School 599th of 1470 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Westwoods Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Traverse City Area Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Traverse City Area Public Schools 163rd of 606 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Westwoods Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Westwoods Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 71.15 411th 1545 73.4%
2007 68.33 500th 1565 68.1%
2008 72.53 409th 1577 74.1%
2009 71.85 443rd 1589 72.1%
2010 66.51 646th 1552 58.4%
2011 61.26 747th 1552 51.9%
2012 61.56 594th 1566 62.1%
2013 69.41 451st 1563 71.1%
2014 60.47 630th 1533 58.9%
2015 78.63 298th 1580 81.1%
2016 63.85 531st 1548 65.7%
2017 55.51 578th 1466 60.6%
2018 70.27 430th 1448 70.3%
2019 78.15 258th 1408 81.7%
2021 52.85 478th 1153 58.5%
2022 59.20 494th 1344 63.2%
2023 56.34 599th 1470 59.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Westwoods Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.24 118th 403 70.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westwoods Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.90 255th 1397 81.7%
2019 77.20 144th 1134 87.3%
2021 58.40 256th 749 65.8%
2022 71.88 202nd 1099 81.6%
2023 53.84 545th 1350 59.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Westwoods Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.62 470th 1443 67.4%
2019 78.58 175th 1171 85.1%
2021 58.55 310th 902 65.6%
2022 47.31 561st 1106 49.3%
2023 58.18 485th 1321 63.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Westwoods Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.78 411th 1446 71.6%
2019 67.92 334th 1196 72.1%
2021 46.26 460th 915 49.7%
2022 73.51 260th 1139 77.2%
2023 50.26 624th 1334 53.2%
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Rank History for White students at Westwoods Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.41 474th 1253 62.2%
2019 68.42 312th 1128 72.3%
2021 43.52 550th 1005 45.3%
2022 56.85 449th 1102 59.3%
2023 43.48 674th 1198 43.7%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Friday, July 23, 2010

Open Quote I have two children that are Westwoods alumni. They had an excellent elementary experience. From social environment to academics, they were prepared for the next level at all times. They were taught by well-educated, enthusiastic teachers. I am proud to say that they were challenged with positive outcomes. They are well-rounded, socially, academically, athletically, artistically. And, they will very soon be a doctor and a lawyer. I am proud, and I am biased about my children, however, I am also an employee of Westwoods Elementary, and I see the same type of students still walking through the doors of Westwoods every day. Close Quote


by a teacher
Thursday, July 22, 2010

Open Quote Westwoods is a great school. If you're moving to the Traverse City Area, pay a visit to Westwoods and ask around. We provide a first class education because we have great teachers, great students, and great parents. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Westwoods Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 372 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1993 388 1 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 394
1994 393 0 2 4 6 n/a n/a 0 405
1995 407 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1996 407 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1997 347 1 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1998 338 1 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 346
1999 348 1 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 354
2000 373 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2001 388 1 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 392
2002 403 0 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 407
2003 403 0 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 407
2004 413 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 416
2005 440 1 0 2 5 n/a n/a 0 448
2006 402 2 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 412
2007 386 3 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 399
2008 398 2 2 6 5 n/a n/a 0 413
2009 334 2 2 6 4 n/a n/a 0 348
2010 335 4 4 7 6 n/a n/a 0 356
2011 355 5 5 9 4 0 1 0 379
2012 375 3 7 10 4 0 5 0 404
2013 371 3 7 9 5 0 5 0 400
2014 360 1 5 5 5 0 6 0 382
2015 341 2 5 9 5 0 7 0 369
2016 337 3 5 11 4 0 3 0 363
2017 401 3 1 8 6 1 6 0 426
2018 408 1 1 6 6 1 9 0 432
2019 407 0 0 7 6 1 8 0 429
2020 398 0 0 4 5 1 10 0 418
2021 375 1 1 4 5 2 12 0 400
2022 368 0 1 2 5 2 9 0 387
2023 348 0 0 4 4 2 10 0 368

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 Westwoods Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 374 n/a n/a 20.3
1993 394 n/a 0.0 19
1994 405 18.7 21.7 11.6
1995 413 20.3 20.3 9.4
1996 413 20.3 20.3 9.4
1997 354 19.0 18.6 7.6
1998 346 18.0 19.2 9.8
1999 354 18.0 19.7 7.3
2000 377 19.8 19.0 16.7
2001 392 21.0 18.7 15.1
2002 407 22.0 18.5 12.5
2003 407 22.0 18.5 12.5
2004 416 21.8 19.1 12.7
2005 448 20.4 22.0 13.6
2006 412 19.1 21.6 14.3
2007 399 21.1 18.9 17.5
2008 413 20.1 20.5 18.4
2009 348 18.5 18.8 23.6
2010 356 17.3 20.4 23.6
2011 379 19.0 19.9 24.8
2012 404 21.2 19.0 27
2013 400 18.8 21.2 26.5
2014 382 17.6 21.6 30.6
2015 369 17.0 21.7 26.6
2016 363 19.0 19.1 26.2
2017 426 21.8 19.5 32.2
2018 432 23.0 18.7 33.6
2019 429 22.4 19.0 30.1
2020 418 20.7 20.1 30.1
2021 400 21.0 19.0 28.3
2022 387 19.6 19.7 28.2
2023 368 21.0 17.5 33.7

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 Westwoods Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 374 n/a n/a 20.3
1993 394 n/a 0.0 19
1994 405 18.7 21.7 11.6
1995 413 20.3 20.3 9.4
1996 413 20.3 20.3 9.4
1997 354 19.0 18.6 7.6
1998 346 18.0 19.2 9.8
1999 354 18.0 19.7 7.3
2000 377 19.8 19.0 16.7
2001 392 21.0 18.7 15.1
2002 407 22.0 18.5 12.5
2003 407 22.0 18.5 12.5
2004 416 21.8 19.1 12.7
2005 448 20.4 22.0 13.6
2006 412 19.1 21.6 14.3
2007 399 21.1 18.9 17.5
2008 413 20.1 20.5 18.4
2009 348 18.5 18.8 23.6
2010 356 17.3 20.4 23.6
2011 379 19.0 19.9 24.8
2012 404 21.2 19.0 27
2013 400 18.8 21.2 26.5
2014 382 17.6 21.6 30.6
2015 369 17.0 21.7 26.6
2016 363 19.0 19.1 26.2
2017 426 21.8 19.5 32.2
2018 432 23.0 18.7 33.6
2019 429 22.4 19.0 30.1
2020 418 20.7 20.1 30.1
2021 400 21.0 19.0 28.3
2022 387 19.6 19.7 28.2
2023 368 21.0 17.5 33.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Westwoods Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $391 (3.9%) $9,623 (96.1%) $10,015
2020 $542 (5.4%) $9,406 (94.6%) $9,948
2021 $806 (7.3%) $10,285 (92.7%) $11,091
2022 $1,828 (14.2%) $11,040 (85.8%) $12,869

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Westwoods Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 258th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 599th of 1470 Elementary schools
 22.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westwoods Elementary School)70.950.8
 20.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Traverse City Area Public Schools)60.152.2
 7.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Westwoods Elementary School)67.147.6
 19.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Traverse City Area Public Schools)55.550.2
 5.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Westwoods Elementary School)7047.2
 22.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Traverse City Area Public Schools)55.954.4
 1.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Westwoods Elementary School)6030.8
 29.2%
   4th Grade Math (Traverse City Area Public Schools)49.839.9
 9.9%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Westwoods Elementary School)61.654.5
 7.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Traverse City Area Public Schools)59.554
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Westwoods Elementary School)48.339.4
 8.9%
   5th Grade Math (Traverse City Area Public Schools)43.537.6
 5.9%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Westwoods Elementary School)24.416.7
 7.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Traverse City Area Public Schools)15.619.1
 3.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students429368
 14.2%
African American00
American Indian64
 33.3%
Asian00
Hispanic74
 42.9%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White407348
 14.5%
Two or More Races810
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.1%33.7%
 3.6%


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Westwoods Elementary School ranks 599th of 1470 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 368 students attended Westwoods Elementary School.

Students at Westwoods Elementary School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend Westwoods Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Middle School
High : Traverse City High School
High : West Senior High


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