WESTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Westwood Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Poway Unified school district, located in San Diego, CA with about 823 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 32 teachers, Westwood Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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.
Westwood Elementary, located in the 4S Ranch community of San Diego, is a high-performing public school serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the award-winning Poway Unified School District. The school is known for its strong academic reputation, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in California due to its rigorous curriculum, emphasis on core subjects, and dedicated teaching staff. The campus fosters a supportive and collaborative environment, focusing not only on academic excellence but also on the social-emotional growth and well-being of its diverse student body.
Beyond the classroom, Westwood Elementary encourages active student engagement through a variety of enrichment programs, technology integration, and extracurricular activities. The school benefits from a highly involved parent community and a strong PTA that actively supports campus events, fundraisers, and educational initiatives. Its location within the Poway Unified district provides students with access to robust resources and a seamless educational pathway, making it a cornerstone of the local community and a preferred choice for families in the San Diego area.
For more information, contact Westwood Elementary at (858) 487-2026 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
San Diego, CA 92127-1299
(858) 487-2026
http://www.powayusd.com/pusdwwes
WESTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in San Diego, CA with about 823 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Poway Unified
- Total Students:
- 823
- Teachers:
- 32.2
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 823 students
- White
- 46.9%
- Asian
- 22.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 16.0%
- Two or more races
- 11.7%
- Black or African American
- 2.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.3%
- Male
- 49.7%
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.