Serving 304 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Westmorland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Westmorland Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Westmorland school district, covering approximately 521.7 square miles and serving families throughout the area with a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school. The zone reaches up to 30 miles from its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westmorland Elementary School's student population of 304 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
304 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
TODAY'S ROADRUNNERS....TOMORROW'S LEADERS
School Rankings
Westmorland Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westmorland Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#8157 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
98%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westmorland Elementary School's ranking?
Westmorland Elementary School is ranked #8157 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Westmorland Elementary School?
304 students attend Westmorland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Westmorland Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westmorland Elementary School?
Westmorland Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Westmorland Elementary School offer ?
Westmorland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Westmorland Elementary School part of?
Westmorland Elementary School is part of Westmorland Union Elementary School District.
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