WESTWOOD ELEMENTARY

543 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Westwood Elementary School, located in Zimmerman, Minnesota, is a key component of the Elk River Area School District (ISD 728). As a public elementary institution, it serves the local community by providing a foundational education for students in the primary grades. The school is known for its focus on creating a supportive and engaging academic environment that fosters both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, consistent with the broader goals of the surrounding district.

The school benefits from its location in a growing residential area, maintaining a strong connection with the local Zimmerman community. Beyond its core curriculum, Westwood Elementary typically emphasizes collaborative learning, active parent involvement, and a commitment to preparing students for the transition to middle school. By leveraging district-wide resources and technology, the school strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a focus on safety, inclusivity, and academic excellence.

543

Total Students

28.4

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WESTWOOD ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	480
Hispanic	12
Black	4
Asian	7
Two or More	33
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
480 (88.4 %)
Two or More
33 (6.1 %)
Hispanic
12 (2.2 %)
Asian
7 (1.3 %)
American Indian
6 (1.1 %)
Black
4 (0.7 %)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Elk River Public School District
Phone:	(763)274-3180
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	543
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	141
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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

Grade 3 172

Grade 4 182

Grade 5 189