Westwood Elementary

westwood.santaclarausd.org

368 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Westwood Elementary, located at 435 Saratoga Ave. in Santa Clara, California, is a public school serving students in the Santa Clara Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a diverse suburban community, Westwood provides a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating enrichment opportunities that encourage critical thinking and creativity.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Santa Clara community, often emphasizing the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood to enhance the educational experience. With a focus on preparing students for future academic success, Westwood Elementary utilizes modern teaching strategies and resources to meet the needs of a diverse student population. Its location on Saratoga Avenue makes it a central hub for families in the area, contributing to the school's reputation as a community-centered institution dedicated to student growth and long-term success.

368

Total Students

17.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	79
Hispanic	169
Black	14
Asian	72
Two or More	32
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
169 (45.9%)
White
79 (21.5%)
Asian
72 (19.6%)
Two or More
32 (8.7%)
Black
14 (3.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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:	N/A
District:	Santa Clara Unified
Phone:	(408)423-4300
Website:	http://westwood.santaclarausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	368
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	125
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 63

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 68