Serving 670 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Westwood Charter 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 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 670 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Westwood Charter Elementary serves the northwest part of Los Angeles, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5 to 10-minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westwood Charter 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
Westwood Charter Elementary School's student population of 670 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
670 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar
School Rankings
Westwood Charter 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 Westwood Charter Elementary School is 0.70, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#420 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
17%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
21%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-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 Westwood Charter Elementary School's ranking?
Westwood Charter Elementary School is ranked #420 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Westwood Charter Elementary School often compared to?
Westwood Charter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Overland Avenue Elementary School, Fairburn Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Westwood Charter Elementary School?
670 students attend Westwood Charter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Westwood Charter Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westwood Charter Elementary School?
Westwood Charter Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Westwood Charter Elementary School offer ?
Westwood Charter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Westwood Charter Elementary School part of?
Westwood Charter Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Westwood Charter Elementary School located?
Westwood Charter Elementary School is located in the West Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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