District Overview
Located at 14121 Cedarwood St. in Westminster, California, the Westminster school district is an active, traditional public school system operating in a large suburban setting within the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metropolitan area. Reflecting data from the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, this non-charter district serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade across 17 operational schools, encompassing a total enrollment of 7,870 pupils. The student population includes 1,253 kindergarteners, 722 first graders, 749 second graders, 754 third graders, 828 fourth graders, 878 fifth graders, 901 sixth graders, 909 seventh graders, and 876 eighth graders. Demographically, the district educates 3,668 Hispanic, 2,895 Asian, 824 White, 370 multiracial, 56 Black, 42 Pacific Islander, and 13 American Indian students, with two students' racial or ethnic background unspecified. The student body also reflects a gender breakdown of 4,074 male students, 3,794 female students, and two unstated.

To maintain daily operations and support learning across its primary facilities, the district utilizes a total staff of 1,572.84 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. This workforce includes 690.4 FTE teachers, 88.91 FTE instructional aides, and 793.53 FTE support staff members dedicated to operational needs. Geographically positioned within California's 645th Congressional District, 36th State Senate District, and 70th State House District, the district provides a structured educational framework tailored to its elementary and middle school populations. Community members, parents, and researchers looking to connect with the administration can contact the district directly at (714) 894-7311 or access its online portal at http://www.wsdk8.us.
17
Total Schools
7,870
Total Students
690.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westminster
Demographic Student Count
White824
Hispanic3,668
Black56
Asian2,895
Two or More370
American Indian13
Pacific Islander42
  • Hispanic
    3,668 (46.6%)
  • Asian
    2,895 (36.8%)
  • White
    824 (10.5%)
  • Two or More
    370 (4.7%)
  • Black
    56 (0.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    42 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    13 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Westminster
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary13
Middle3
High0
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:17
Students:7,870*
Teachers (FTE):690.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:11.4
Schools in Westminster
Found 17 Schools