WESTWOOD EL

wwe.springbranchisd.com

475 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Westwood Elementary School is a public school located in the Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD) in Houston, Texas. Situated on Hammerly Boulevard, the school serves a diverse student population and is committed to the district's mission of providing a high-quality education that prepares students for success in a global society. As part of SBISD, Westwood emphasizes personalized learning, community involvement, and the development of core academic skills within a supportive and inclusive environment.

The school places a strong focus on fostering a collaborative culture where teachers, staff, and families work together to support student growth. Through the district’s "Every Child" initiative, Westwood aims to provide equitable opportunities, ensuring that all students—regardless of their background—have the resources and support needed to thrive. With its commitment to academic excellence and social-emotional development, Westwood Elementary serves as a vital anchor for the surrounding Houston community.

475

Total Students

36.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WESTWOOD EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	423
Black	18
Asian	2
Two or More	7
American Indian	4

Hispanic
423 (89.1%)
White
21 (4.4%)
Black
18 (3.8%)
Two or More
7 (1.5%)
American Indian
4 (0.8%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)

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:	SPRING BRANCH ISD
Phone:	(713)251-2100
Website:	http://wwe.springbranchisd.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	439
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 86

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WESTWOOD EL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	86
Grade 1	96
Grade 2	79
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	73
Grade 5	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WESTWOOD EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	223	46.9%
Male	252	53.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)