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2 schools in Westwood Comm School District

Iowa · 597 students · 1 city

Public-school enrollment inside Westwood Comm School District comes to roughly 597 students across 2 schools (1 elementary and 1 high).

4-year change in Westwood Comm School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
597
-6 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Westwood Comm School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IowaIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
597#202 of 234#8,738 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
2#232 of 234N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
13.9:1#124 of 234#4,320 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
39.5%#95 of 234#5,581 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Westwood Comm School District

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 599 to 597 students (unchanged) and from 46 to 43 full-time teachers (down 7%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Westwood Elementary SchoolSloanElementaryPK-06322
Westwood High SchoolSloanHigh07-12275

About Westwood Comm School District

Westwood Comm School District is a sparse Iowa school district running 2 schools with combined enrollment near 597.

Looking at the level breakdown, Westwood Comm School District is made up of 1 elementary and 1 high school.

Average enrollment per school in Westwood Comm School District is about 299, lower than the Iowa average of roughly 376.

Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment stayed largely flat: 603 students in SY 2020-21 versus 597 in SY 2024-25.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Westwood Comm School District discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Westwood Comm School District run?
Westwood Comm School District has 2 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 597 students in Iowa.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Westwood Comm School District?
Westwood Comm School District includes 1 elementary school and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Westwood Comm School District?
Westwood Elementary School is the largest public school in Westwood Comm School District by enrollment, with approximately 322 students.
What grade levels does Westwood Comm School District serve?
Westwood Comm School District serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 2 schools.