Westwood Elementary

245 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Westwood Elementary, located in Concord, California, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Mt. Diablo Unified School District. Positioned in a residential area of the 94521 zip code, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both core academic development and the social-emotional growth of its students. The school functions as a neighborhood hub, focusing on building a strong community connection between educators, families, and the diverse student population it serves.

The educational approach at Westwood Elementary typically focuses on equipping students with essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking. By utilizing the resources provided by the district, the school works to ensure that students are prepared for the transition to middle school while offering various programs and initiatives intended to enhance classroom engagement. Through its commitment to fostering a positive school climate, Westwood aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic excellence for all children in its community.

245

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	57
Hispanic	107
Black	5
Asian	16
Two or More	59
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
107 (43.7 %)
Two or More
59 (24.1 %)
White
57 (23.3 %)
Asian
16 (6.5 %)
Black
5 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Mt. Diablo Unified
Phone:	(925)685-4202
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	245
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 31

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 35

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Westwood Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	31
Grade 1	41
Grade 2	55
Grade 3	30
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	35

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Westwood Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	117	47.8%
Male	128	52.2%

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