Westfield Elementary

1151 W. Pioneer Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257

710 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

710

Total Students

27.7

Full-Time Teachers

25.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westfield Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	141
Hispanic	497
Asian	32
Two or More	34
American Indian	6

Hispanic
497 (70.0 %)
White
141 (19.9 %)
Two or More
34 (4.8 %)
Asian
32 (4.5 %)
American Indian
6 (0.8 %)

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:	Porterville Unified
Phone:	(559)782-7270
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	710
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	494
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 114

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 106

Grade 6 120