Westwood Elementary School

www.ankenyschools.org

642 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Westwood Elementary School is a public school located in Ankeny, Iowa, serving students in the Ankeny Community School District. Committed to the district’s mission of fostering a supportive and rigorous learning environment, Westwood focuses on developing both the academic and social-emotional growth of its students. The school emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, while also promoting character development and a sense of community among its diverse student population.

As part of the broader Ankeny school system, Westwood benefits from modern educational resources, dedicated teaching staff, and a strong emphasis on community and parental involvement. The school utilizes a collaborative approach to education, aiming to prepare its elementary students for the transition to middle school by encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning. For more specific information regarding school programs, events, and district policies, parents and community members can visit their official website at [ankenyschools.org](http://www.ankenyschools.org).

642

Total Students

37.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	538
Hispanic	44
Black	19
Asian	7
Two or More	31
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
538 (83.8 %)
Hispanic
44 (6.9 %)
Two or More
31 (4.8 %)
Black
19 (3.0 %)
Asian
7 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ankeny Comm School District
Phone:	(515)965-9690
Website:	http://www.ankenyschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	642
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
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 98

Grade 1 130

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 108