Westwood Elementary School

www.alhambraesd.org/Domain/22

805 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Westwood Primary School is a public elementary school located in the Alhambra Elementary District in Phoenix, Arizona. Situated on North 23rd Avenue, the school serves a diverse student population in the heart of the city, focusing on providing foundational education to children in their primary formative years. As part of a large, urban district, the school is deeply integrated into the local neighborhood, offering a structured academic environment designed to support student growth and community engagement.

The school is known for its commitment to student-centered learning, often emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards established by the Alhambra Elementary District, Westwood Primary strives to prepare its students for a successful transition into upper-level schooling. Its central location makes it a key pillar of the neighborhood, providing essential educational services to local families and working to foster a collaborative environment between educators, students, and the broader Phoenix community.

805

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	568
Black	148
Asian	18
Two or More	12
American Indian	23
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
568 (70.6 %)
Black
148 (18.4 %)
White
30 (3.7 %)
American Indian
23 (2.9 %)
Asian
18 (2.2 %)
Two or More
12 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Alhambra Elementary District (4280)
Phone:	(602)242-2442
Website:	http://www.alhambraesd.org/Domain/22
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	805
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 124

Grade 1 141

Grade 2 132

Grade 3 138

Grade 4 136

Grade 5 134