Westwood Elem

1600 N Eisenhower Dr
Junction City, KS 66441

www.usd475.org

278 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Westwood Elementary School is located in Junction City, Kansas, and operates as part of the Geary County Unified School District (USD 475). Serving a diverse student body—largely influenced by its proximity to the nearby Fort Riley military installation—the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment. The faculty focuses on foundational academic development, aiming to provide students with the core skills and character-building experiences necessary to succeed as they transition into middle school.

The school emphasizes a community-centered approach to education, utilizing the resources of the larger USD 475 district to support its curriculum and extracurricular programs. By prioritizing student engagement and academic growth, Westwood Elementary seeks to create a supportive atmosphere where children from both military and civilian families can thrive. For families interested in specific programming, enrollment details, or school calendar information, the district website at [www.usd475.org](http://www.usd475.org) serves as the primary hub for administrative resources.

278

Total Students

22.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westwood Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	68
Black	50
Two or More	38
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
119 (42.8%)
Hispanic
68 (24.5%)
Black
50 (18.0%)
Two or More
38 (13.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Geary County Schools
Phone:	(785)717-4150
Website:	http://www.usd475.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	278
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	180
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 39