- Enrollment
- 1,948
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Concord, CA
Westwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Westwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062637003981
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westwood Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #7 of 16
- elementary schools in Concord · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- students per teacher
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Westwood Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Elementary ranks #7 of 16 elementary schools in Concord, CA.
School address
District: Mt. Diablo Unified · California
NCES ID 062637003981 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Westwood Elementary shrank from 245 students in 2022-23 to 230 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 062637003981 · Concord, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
224 enr · 20.4:1 · 38.0% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: College Park High (1,948 students)
Westwood Elementary shrank from 245 students in 2022-23 to 230 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Westwood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- College Park H
College Park High
1,948 students
- Northgate High
Northgate High
1,546 students
- Mt. Diablo Hig
Mt. Diablo High
1,397 students
- Concord High
Concord High
1,137 students
- Ygnacio Valley
Ygnacio Valley High
1,059 students
- This school 224
Westwood Elementary
224 students
What this shows Westwood Elementary reports 224 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westwood Elementary compares
Westwood 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 | 20.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 38% in California - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.8%
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
$15,273
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.0%
White 29.9%
Asian 13.4%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Westwood Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Mt. Diablo Unified reports $15,273 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westwood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northgate High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. Diablo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Concord High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ygnacio Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westwood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,546
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Concord
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Meadow Homes Elementary
Standard public school
732 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Rocketship Futuro Academy
Standard public school
669 students 33.5:1 students per teacher
Monte Gardens Elementary
Standard public school
562 students 29.6:1 students per teacher
Silverwood Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Highlands Elementary
Standard public school
512 students 28.4:1 students per teacher
Holbrook Language Academy
Standard public school
501 students 29.5:1 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 (~224 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westwood Elementary
How many students attend Westwood Elementary?
Westwood Elementary has 224 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Concord, CA. CCD year-over-year: 245 (2022-23) → 230 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary is 20.4:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westwood Elementary?
38.0% of students at Westwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Westwood Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 46.0% of enrollment, in Concord, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westwood Elementary?
Westwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westwood Elementary rank among elementary schools in Concord?
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Elementary ranks #7 of 16 elementary schools in Concord, 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 Concord on the city page.
What other schools are in Mt. Diablo Unified?
Besides Westwood Elementary, Mt. Diablo Unified also operates College Park High (1,948 students), Northgate High (1,546 students), and Mt. Diablo High (1,397 students). See the Mt. Diablo Unified district page for the complete list.