Westwoods Elementary School

www.TCAPS.net

365 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Westwoods Elementary School, located at 1500 Fisher Road in Traverse City, Michigan, is a key component of the Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) district. The school serves the local community by providing a comprehensive elementary education curriculum designed to foster academic growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional development. As part of the larger TCAPS network, Westwoods benefits from the district's centralized resources, experienced teaching staff, and a commitment to preparing students for success in their middle and high school years.

The school is known for its focus on creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to engage actively in their education. By emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, alongside enrichment opportunities, Westwoods aims to develop well-rounded individuals. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or enrollment procedures, the TCAPS district website (http://TCAPS.net) serves as the primary hub for administrative details and community updates.

365

Total Students

20.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westwoods Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	350
Hispanic	6
Black	3
Asian	1
American Indian	5

White
350 (95.9%)
Hispanic
6 (1.6%)
American Indian
5 (1.4%)
Black
3 (0.8%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Traverse City Area Public Schools
Phone:	(231)933-7900
Website:	http://www.TCAPS.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 85

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 59