Westlake Elementary School

Westlake Elementary School in Indianapolis serves approximately 673 students in Pre-K through 6th grades. The school has about 47 full-time teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of roughly 14:1. The students come from a very diverse population, with nearly 90% in minority enrollment, which includes a majority of Black and Hispanic students. The academic achievement is a struggle: about 15% of students are proficient in math, and 28% are proficient in reading, both far below the state average in Indiana. Families who live in the nearby ZIP 46214 area have median home values that are close to $231,000–$235,000 which is within a price point families seeking out the best elementary schools in Indiana can reasonably afford. Families feel, in addition to the small ratio, the intentional staff and the accessibility to the neighborhood, that the performance is a metric made better by the human connection and community value.

The school is part of a district that prioritizes ongoing teacher training and professional development, with dedicated time built into school schedules for collaboration and learning.

Q1. What are the academic strengths at Westlake Elementary School?

Ans: Westlake Elementary School has strong growth in math and literacy achievement.

Q2. How does Westlake Elementary School promote inclusivity?

Ans: The school actively supports ESL students and students with special needs.

Q3. What technology resources are available at Westlake Elementary School?

Ans: Classrooms use of school-issues chromebooks, smartboards, and online platforms.

Q4. What methods will Westlake Elementary School use to engage families?

Ans: Families are engaged through events, PTO, and apps for communication.

Q5. What types of extracurricular activities does Westlake Elementary offer?

Ans: Activities include clubs focused on art, music, and robotics.