- Enrollment
- 1,663
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Clara, CA
Westwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Westwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063543006054
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westwood Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #9 of 16
- elementary schools in Santa Clara · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- students per teacher
- 33.2%
- 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 #9 of 16 elementary schools in Santa Clara, CA.
School address
District: Santa Clara Unified · California
NCES ID 063543006054 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Westwood Elementary held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.1 → 17.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 063543006054 · Santa Clara, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 20.4:1 · 33.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Clara High (1,663 students)
Westwood Elementary held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.1 → 17.1 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
- Santa Clara Hi
Santa Clara High
1,663 students
- Adrian Wilcox
Adrian Wilcox High
1,614 students
- Juan Cabrillo
Juan Cabrillo Middle
796 students
- Marian a. Pete
Marian a. Peterson Middle
759 students
- Buchser Middle
Buchser Middle
711 students
- This school 368
Westwood Elementary
368 students
What this shows Westwood Elementary reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westwood Elementary compares
Westwood Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 33.2% | ▼ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 65% | - | - |
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.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
24.2%
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
$27,214
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.9%
White 21.5%
Asian 19.6%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Westwood Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Santa Clara Unified reports $27,214 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adrian Wilcox High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Juan Cabrillo Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marian a. Peterson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buchser Middle | Larger | Similar 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
- 1,614
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Santa Clara
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Laurelwood Elementary
Standard public school
571 students 26:1 students per teacher
Don Callejon
Standard public school
568 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Millikin Elementary
Standard public school
504 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary
Standard public school
453 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Central Park Elementary
Standard public school
419 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Scott Lane Elementary
Standard public school
406 students 21.4:1 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 (~368 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westwood Elementary
How many students attend Westwood Elementary?
Westwood Elementary has 368 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Clara, CA. CCD year-over-year: 382 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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?
33.2% 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 45.9% of enrollment, in Santa Clara, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westwood Elementary?
Westwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Santa Clara?
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Elementary ranks #9 of 16 elementary schools in Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Clara Unified?
Besides Westwood Elementary, Santa Clara Unified also operates Santa Clara High (1,663 students), Adrian Wilcox High (1,614 students), and Juan Cabrillo Middle (796 students). See the Santa Clara Unified district page for the complete list.