Westwood Hills Elementary

www.waynesboro.k12.va.us

382 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Westwood Hills Elementary School is a public institution located in Waynesboro, Virginia, serving students within the Waynesboro Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that focuses on the foundational development of its elementary-age students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and student well-being, the school strives to prepare children for future academic success while maintaining a close-knit connection to the local Waynesboro community.

Beyond traditional academics, Westwood Hills Elementary focuses on cultivating a positive school culture that encourages social-emotional growth and inclusivity. The school benefits from its position within a smaller district, allowing for a personalized approach to education where teachers and staff can better address the individual needs of their students. Families interested in specific programs, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment details can find comprehensive resources and updates on the school's official website at http://www.waynesboro.k12.va.us.

382

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westwood Hills Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	198
Hispanic	76
Black	59
Asian	5
Two or More	42
American Indian	2

White
198 (51.8%)
Hispanic
76 (19.9%)
Black
59 (15.4%)
Two or More
42 (11.0%)
Asian
5 (1.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Waynesboro City Public Schools
Phone:	(540)946-4670
Website:	http://www.waynesboro.k12.va.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	382
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	361
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 50

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 74