Westwood Primary

1701 W Point Tap Rd
Palestine, TX 75801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Westwood Primary serves 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 378 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Westwood Primary's student population of 378 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
378 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Panthers excel today and lead tomorrow.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Westwood Primary is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
27%
54%
Black
18%
13%
White
46%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
(22-23)
18.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Westwood Primary?
378 students attend Westwood Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Westwood Primary students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westwood Primary?
Westwood Primary has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westwood Primary offer ?
Westwood Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Westwood Primary part of?
Westwood Primary is part of Westwood Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 378 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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