Westwood Elementary School

432 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Westwood Elementary School, located in the quiet community of Novelty, Ohio, serves as a key educational institution within the West Geauga Local School District. Set in a semi-rural environment along Caves Road, the school focuses on fostering a strong academic foundation for students in their formative years. It is known for maintaining a community-oriented atmosphere where teachers and staff prioritize individualized attention to help students navigate the transition from early childhood education to middle school.

Beyond core academics, Westwood Elementary places a significant emphasis on character development and student engagement. The school community benefits from active parent involvement and a supportive district culture, which often translates into enriched extracurricular opportunities and a collaborative learning environment. By combining traditional educational standards with a focus on social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its students for the academic challenges they will face as they progress through the West Geauga school system.

432

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	393
Hispanic	12
Black	8
Asian	3
Two or More	16

White
393 (91.0 %)
Two or More
16 (3.7 %)
Hispanic
12 (2.8 %)
Black
8 (1.9 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)

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:	West Geauga Local
Phone:	(440)729-5990
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	432
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	43
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 105

Grade 1 168

Grade 2 159