WESTWOOD EL

497 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Westwood Elementary School is a public school located in Friendswood, Texas, serving students within the highly regarded Friendswood Independent School District (FISD). Known for its strong academic reputation and commitment to student development, the school focuses on creating a nurturing environment that fosters both intellectual growth and social-emotional learning for its young learners. As part of the FISD community, Westwood benefits from a district-wide emphasis on high standards, parental involvement, and a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for success in higher grade levels.

Beyond academics, Westwood Elementary is recognized for its dedicated faculty and a culture that values community connection. The school typically offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs aimed at enriching the student experience, reflecting the suburban, family-oriented character of the surrounding Friendswood area. With its strategic focus on supportive instruction and collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and students, the school maintains a consistent track record of excellence within the regional education landscape.

497

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WESTWOOD EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	310
Hispanic	122
Black	12
Asian	20
Two or More	33

White
310 (62.4%)
Hispanic
122 (24.5%)
Two or More
33 (6.6%)
Asian
20 (4.0%)
Black
12 (2.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	FRIENDSWOOD ISD
Phone:	(281)482-3341
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	497
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
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

Pre-Kindergarten 53

Kindergarten 133

Grade 1 144

Grade 2 167