Westwood Elementary School

www.portlandk12.org

423 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Westwood Elementary School, located at 883 Cross Street in Portland, Michigan, is a key component of the Portland Public Schools district. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged students. It emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development, aligning with the district's broader mission to prepare students for future success through a comprehensive and balanced curriculum.

As part of the Portland Public Schools system, Westwood Elementary benefits from the resources and collaborative culture of the larger district. The school maintains a strong connection with the community, encouraging parent involvement and engagement to enhance the student experience. For families interested in enrollment, specific academic programming, or upcoming school events, the district maintains a centralized online portal at [www.portlandk12.org](http://www.portlandk12.org), which serves as a hub for school calendars, policy information, and administrative updates.

423

Total Students

25.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	379
Hispanic	17
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	19

White
379 (89.6%)
Two or More
19 (4.5%)
Hispanic
17 (4.0%)
Black
6 (1.4%)
Asian
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:	No
District:	Portland Public Schools
Phone:	(517)647-2989
Website:	http://www.portlandk12.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	143
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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

Grade 3 140

Grade 4 149

Grade 5 134