- Enrollment
- 2,125
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Porterville, CA
Westfield Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Westfield Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060006404877
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westfield Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools.
- #8 of 19
- elementary schools in Porterville · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.5:1
- large classes for California
- 69.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Westfield Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westfield Elementary ranks #8 of 19 elementary schools in Porterville, CA.
School address
District: Porterville Unified · California
NCES ID 060006404877 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Westfield Elementary shrank from 710 students in 2022-23 to 652 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.7 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 060006404877 · Porterville, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
661 enr · 24.5:1 · 69.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Porterville High (2,125 students)
Westfield Elementary shrank from 710 students in 2022-23 to 652 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 27.7 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Westfield Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Porterville Hi
Porterville High
2,125 students
- Monache High
Monache High
1,855 students
- Granite Hills
Granite Hills High
1,206 students
- Santa Fe Eleme 809
Santa Fe Elementary
809 students
- Pioneer Middle 754
Pioneer Middle
754 students
- This school 661
Westfield Elementary
661 students
What this shows Westfield Elementary reports 661 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westfield Elementary compares
Westfield Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.3% | ▲ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 661 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
661
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
35.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,988
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.3%
White 16.2%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.4, Westfield Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Porterville Unified reports $18,988 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westfield Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porterville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monache High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Granite Hills High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westfield Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar elementary schools in Porterville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Santa Fe Elementary
Standard public school
809 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Olive Street Elementary
Standard public school
624 students 26:1 students per teacher
Vandalia Elementary
Standard public school
556 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
John J. Doyle Elementary
Standard public school
552 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Alta Vista Elementary
Standard public school
531 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
William R. Buckley Elementary
Standard public school
499 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~661 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westfield Elementary
How many students attend Westfield Elementary?
Westfield Elementary has 661 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Porterville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 710 (2022-23) → 652 (2023-24), down 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Westfield Elementary is 24.5:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westfield Elementary?
69.3% of students at Westfield Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westfield Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Westfield Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 77.3% of enrollment, in Porterville, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westfield Elementary?
Westfield Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westfield Elementary rank among elementary schools in Porterville?
By Resource Investment Index, Westfield Elementary ranks #8 of 19 elementary schools in Porterville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Porterville on the city page.
What other schools are in Porterville Unified?
Besides Westfield Elementary, Porterville Unified also operates Porterville High (2,125 students), Monache High (1,855 students), and Granite Hills High (1,206 students). See the Porterville Unified district page for the complete list.