WESTWOOD EL

www.westwoodisd.net

408 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

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.

408

Total Students

25.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WESTWOOD EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	191
Hispanic	113
Black	84
Asian	3
Two or More	14
American Indian	3

White
191 (46.8 %)
Hispanic
113 (27.7 %)
Black
84 (20.6 %)
Two or More
14 (3.4 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	WESTWOOD ISD
Phone:	(903)729-1771
Website:	http://www.westwoodisd.net
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	408
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	318
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 92

Grade 6 102