Westlake Elementary School

80 Fieldcrest Dr.
Daly City, CA 94015

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Tel: (650) 991-1252

www.jsd.k12.ca.us

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Westlake Elementary School serves 359 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Westlake Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 359 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Westlake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Westlake Elementary School's student population of 359 students has declined by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

359 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Westlake Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Westlake Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#2107 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Westlake Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westlake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

35-39%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westlake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

22:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

47%

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Westlake Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hispanic

33%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Westlake Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

13%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Westlake Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.66

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Westlake Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

40%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Westlake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Jefferson Elementary School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westlake Elementary School's ranking?

Westlake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What schools are Westlake Elementary School often compared to?

Westlake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Edison Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Westlake Elementary School?

359 students attend Westlake Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

47% of Westlake Elementary School students are Asian, 33% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Westlake Elementary School?

Westlake Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Westlake Elementary School offer ?

Westlake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Westlake Elementary School part of?

Westlake Elementary School is part of Jefferson Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 359 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education