WESTWOOD EL
WESTWOOD EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SPRING BRANCH ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 589 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 42 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 the Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD) in Houston, Texas. Situated on Hammerly Boulevard, the school serves a diverse student population and is committed to the district's mission of providing a high-quality education that prepares students for success in a global society. As part of SBISD, Westwood emphasizes personalized learning, community involvement, and the development of core academic skills within a supportive and inclusive environment.
The school places a strong focus on fostering a collaborative culture where teachers, staff, and families work together to support student growth. Through the district’s "Every Child" initiative, Westwood aims to provide equitable opportunities, ensuring that all students—regardless of their background—have the resources and support needed to thrive. With its commitment to academic excellence and social-emotional development, WESTWOOD ELementary serves as a vital anchor for the surrounding Houston community.
For more information, contact WESTWOOD EL at (713) 251-2100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HOUSTON, TX 77043-2698
(713) 251-2100
http://wwe.springbranchisd.com
WESTWOOD EL is a public Title I school in HOUSTON, TX with about 589 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SPRING BRANCH ISD
- Total Students:
- 589
- Teachers:
- 42.01
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 589 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WESTWOOD EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 86% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 85.6%
- Black or African American
- 7.0%
- White
- 5.3%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
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.