WESTFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Westfield Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Porterville Unified school district, located in Porterville, CA with about 678 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Westfield Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 28:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Westfield Elementary, located at 1151 W. Pioneer Ave. in Porterville, California, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Porterville Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students, emphasizing core academic standards while encouraging social and emotional development. As a neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the local community, striving to prepare young learners for their future educational journeys through a balanced curriculum and structured classroom settings.
Beyond its academic offerings, Westfield Elementary focuses on cultivating a positive school culture that prioritizes student success and inclusivity. The school typically engages families and the community through various programs and events designed to support student achievement and well-being. By maintaining a focus on both instructional quality and a nurturing campus climate, Westfield Elementary aims to provide a solid educational footing for the diverse student population residing in the Porterville area.
For more information, contact Westfield Elementary at (559) 782-7270 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Porterville, CA 93257-1116
(559) 782-7270
WESTFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Porterville, CA with about 678 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Porterville Unified
- Total Students:
- 678
- Teachers:
- 24.7
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 678 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 68.4%
- White
- 20.8%
- Asian
- 4.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 46.2%
- Male
- 53.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.