Serving 654 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 654 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary serves the northwest part of Walnut, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being about 1.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary School's student population of 654 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
654 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1989
School Calendar
School Rankings
Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#393 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
79%
12%
Hispanic
14%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary School's ranking?
Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary School is ranked #393 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary School often compared to?
Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Collegewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary School?
654 students attend Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary School students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary School?
Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary School offer ?
Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary School part of?
Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary School is part of Walnut Valley Unified School District.
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