Westwood Elementary School

www.daltonpublicschools.com/Westwood.cfm

579 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Westwood Elementary School is a public school located in Dalton, Georgia, serving students as part of the Dalton Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, Westwood aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while encouraging students to become responsible, productive citizens.

The school emphasizes a strong partnership between educators, families, and the community to enhance the overall student experience. Through a variety of programs, extracurricular activities, and a dedicated teaching staff, Westwood strives to meet the individual needs of its learners. As part of a district that prioritizes innovation and student achievement, the school works to provide a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are challenged to reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.

579

Total Students

44.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	216
Hispanic	269
Black	51
Asian	21
Two or More	19
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
269 (46.5 %)
White
216 (37.3 %)
Black
51 (8.8 %)
Asian
21 (3.6 %)
Two or More
19 (3.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Dalton Public Schools
Phone:	(706)278-2809
Website:	http://www.daltonpublicschools.com/Westwood.cfm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	320
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	80

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 62

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 84