WESTWOOD EL
WESTWOOD EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the WESTWOOD ISD school district, located in PALESTINE, TX with about 460 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 6th 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 31 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 Palestine, Texas, and serves as part of the Westwood Independent School District. Situated on Salt Works Road, the school focuses on providing foundational education to young learners in the local community. It operates under the district’s mission to foster academic growth and personal development within a supportive educational environment, catering to the specific needs of students in the elementary grade levels.
As a central component of the Westwood ISD, the school emphasizes a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for future success as they transition through their primary education years. The school’s official website serves as a resource for parents and community members, offering information on district policies, academic calendars, and school-specific news. By maintaining strong ties to the Palestine community, WESTWOOD ELementary strives to create a collaborative atmosphere that encourages student engagement and educational achievement.
For more information, contact WESTWOOD EL at (903) 729-1771 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PALESTINE, TX 75803-3955
(903) 729-1771
http://www.westwoodisd.net
WESTWOOD EL is a public Title I school in PALESTINE, TX with about 460 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- WESTWOOD ISD
- Total Students:
- 460
- Teachers:
- 31.18
- 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
* 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 460 students
- White
- 51.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 26.5%
- Black or African American
- 15.9%
- Two or more races
- 5.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.1%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
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.