Finley Elementary

finley.wsdk8.us

316 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Finley Elementary School, located in Westminster, California, is a public school serving students in the Westminster School District. Situated in a residential area of Orange County, the school is committed to providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum areas such as language arts, mathematics, and science. The campus focuses on cultivating a supportive community where students are encouraged to develop both their intellectual abilities and their social-emotional skills in preparation for middle school.

As part of the Westminster School District, Finley Elementary often benefits from the district’s focus on diverse learning needs and student engagement. The school typically offers various resources and extracurricular programs designed to foster a well-rounded educational experience. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and academic growth, Finley Elementary strives to create a positive, structured atmosphere where local families can feel their children are receiving the necessary support to succeed in their formative years.

316

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Finley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	221
Black	2
Asian	64
Two or More	9
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
221 (69.9%)
Asian
64 (20.3%)
White
16 (5.1%)
Two or More
9 (2.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.9%)
Black
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Westminster
Phone:	(714)895-7764
Website:	http://finley.wsdk8.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	233
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 75

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 61