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Westwood Elementary School vs. John P. Woods Elementary School

Should you attend Westwood Elementary School or John P. Woods Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Westwood Elementary School
300 Westwood Ave
Greenwood, AR 72936
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
John P. Woods Elementary School
3201 Massard Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72903
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Westwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

John P. Woods Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Westwood Elementary School in Greenwood, AR, serves 815 students from prekindergarten through grade 4 with a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the state average ratio of 16:1.
Math proficiency is 71%, which is higher than both the Arkansas state average of 39% and the Greenwood School District average of 58%, though it declined from a peak of 91% in 2012 to recent levels around 70%.
Reading proficiency is 55%, higher than the state average of 40% but slightly below the district average of 57%, with a downward trend from highs near 89% in 2012 to the mid–50s in 2022.
Science proficiency stands at 51%, which is higher than the state average of 36% and district average of 50%, showing improvement from 41% in 2021.
Enrollment increased slightly from 794 students in 2022 to 823 in 2023, while eligibility for free lunch declined from 33% in 2022 to 29% in 2023, indicating some change in socioeconomic composition.
Serving 505 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John P. Woods Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-5
Total Students
815 students
505 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Westwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John P. Woods Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Westwood Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John P. Woods Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Westwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John P. Woods Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Greenwood School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John P. Woods Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fort Smith School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#53 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 10%)
#22 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Westwood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John P. Woods Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
71%
(Top 5% in AR)
72%
(Top 5% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Greenwood School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John P. Woods Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fort Smith School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(Top 20% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
67%
(Top 5% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Greenwood School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John P. Woods Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fort Smith School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
51%
(Top 20% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
56%
(Top 10% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Greenwood School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John P. Woods Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fort Smith School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Westwood Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of John P. Woods Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
80
20
Kindergarten Students
135
77
Grade 1 Students
153
81
Grade 2 Students
160
82
Grade 3 Students
134
77
Grade 4 Students
153
84
Grade 5 Students
-
84

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Westwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Greenwood School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at John P. Woods Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Fort Smith School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Westwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Greenwood School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John P. Woods Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fort Smith School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Westwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Greenwood School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John P. Woods Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fort Smith School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Westwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Greenwood School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John P. Woods Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fort Smith School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
81%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Westwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Greenwood School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John P. Woods Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fort Smith School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Westwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Greenwood School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John P. Woods Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fort Smith School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.33
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Westwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Greenwood School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of John P. Woods Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fort Smith School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
38%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Westwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Greenwood School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John P. Woods Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fort Smith School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Westwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Greenwood School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John P. Woods Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fort Smith School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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