Westwood Elementary School serves 794 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (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 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 794 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Math Proficiency: 80%
- Reading Proficiency: 81%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Westwood Elementary School's student population of 794 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
794 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Westwood 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)81%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
27%
12%

Hispanic
15%
56%

Black
2%
5%

White
44%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Westwood Elementary School?
794 students attend Westwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Westwood Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westwood Elementary School?
Westwood Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Westwood Elementary School offer ?
Westwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Westwood Elementary School part of?
Westwood Elementary School is part of Poway Unified School District.
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