Westwood Elementary School

www.alhambraesd.org/Domain/22

614 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Westwood Primary School is a public elementary school located in the Alhambra Elementary District in Phoenix, Arizona. Situated on North 23rd Avenue, the school serves a diverse student population in the heart of the city, focusing on providing foundational education to children in their primary formative years. As part of a large, urban district, the school is deeply integrated into the local neighborhood, offering a structured academic environment designed to support student growth and community engagement.

The school is known for its commitment to student-centered learning, often emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards established by the Alhambra Elementary District, Westwood Primary strives to prepare its students for a successful transition into upper-level schooling. Its central location makes it a key pillar of the neighborhood, providing essential educational services to local families and working to foster a collaborative environment between educators, students, and the broader Phoenix community.

614

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	457
Black	75
Asian	27
Two or More	15
American Indian	15

Hispanic
457 (74.4%)
Black
75 (12.2%)
Asian
27 (4.4%)
White
25 (4.1%)
Two or More
15 (2.4%)
American Indian
15 (2.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Alhambra Elementary District (4280)
Phone:	(602)242-2442
Website:	http://www.alhambraesd.org/Domain/22
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	614
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 125

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 131

Grade 3 127

Grade 4 116