WESTWOOD EL

WESTWOOD EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the FRIENDSWOOD ISD school district, located in FRIENDSWOOD, TX with about 499 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, WESTWOOD EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 School is a public school located in Friendswood, Texas, serving students within the highly regarded Friendswood Independent School District (FISD). Known for its strong academic reputation and commitment to student development, the school focuses on creating a nurturing environment that fosters both intellectual growth and social-emotional learning for its young learners. As part of the FISD community, Westwood benefits from a district-wide emphasis on high standards, parental involvement, and a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for success in higher grade levels.

Beyond academics, WESTWOOD ELementary is recognized for its dedicated faculty and a culture that values community connection. The school typically offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs aimed at enriching the student experience, reflecting the suburban, family-oriented character of the surrounding Friendswood area. With its strategic focus on supportive instruction and collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and students, the school maintains a consistent track record of excellence within the regional education landscape.

For more information, contact WESTWOOD EL at (281) 482-3341 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

506 W EDGEWOOD
FRIENDSWOOD, TX 77546-4498
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WESTWOOD EL is a public Title I school in FRIENDSWOOD, TX with about 499 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
FRIENDSWOOD ISD
Total Students:
499
Teachers:
34.42
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 499 students

White
68.3%
Hispanic/Latino
23.0%
Asian
4.2%
Two or more races
2.8%
Black or African American
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
45.1%
Male
54.9%

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.