Westwood View Elem

4935 Belinder Rd.
Shawnee Mission, KS 66202

www.smsd.org/Schools/westwoodview/

308 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Westwood View Elementary School, located in Westwood, Kansas, is a proud member of the Shawnee Mission School District. The school serves a diverse student body from the surrounding neighborhoods, fostering a tight-knit community atmosphere that emphasizes academic excellence and personal growth. As part of a highly-regarded district, the school benefits from robust resources, a dedicated teaching staff, and a curriculum designed to prepare students for success in the 21st century.

The school is well-known for its welcoming environment and active parent involvement, which play a significant role in supporting student initiatives and extracurricular activities. By focusing on both rigorous academic standards and social-emotional development, Westwood View aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to transition effectively into the middle school level within the Shawnee Mission system. For families moving to the area, it is often viewed as a neighborhood hub that prioritizes inclusivity and consistent educational quality.

308

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westwood View Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	256
Hispanic	25
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	20

White
256 (83.1 %)
Hispanic
25 (8.1 %)
Two or More
20 (6.5 %)
Black
4 (1.3 %)
Asian
3 (1.0 %)

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:	Shawnee Mission Pub Sch
Phone:	(913)993-5800
Website:	http://www.smsd.org/Schools/westwoodview/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	18
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 4

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 38