Westwood Charter Elementary School serves 777 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 777 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Math Proficiency: 76%
- Reading Proficiency: 78%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westwood Charter Elementary School's student population of 777 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
777 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Westwood Charter Elementary School is 0.62, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)76%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)78%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
13%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
58%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Westwood Charter Elementary School?
777 students attend Westwood Charter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Westwood Charter Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 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 22:1.
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.
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