Enrollment
614
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Westwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Westwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040060000018
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westwood Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #19 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 88.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Westwood Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Elementary School ranks #19 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Alhambra Elementary District (4280) · Arizona
NCES ID 040060000018 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westwood Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westwood Elementary School
Westwood Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 614 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 88.9% of students qualify for free meals, 84% above the Arizona average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 614 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 132 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #16.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Its district draws 36.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Phoenix's elementary schools, it stands alongside Academy of Math and Science Avondale (1,175 students): Westwood Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Alhambra Elementary District (4280) also operates Granada Elementary School-West Campus (905 students) and Barcelona Elementary School (847 students) alongside Westwood Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Westwood Elementary School compares
Westwood Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.9% | ▲ 84% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 39% in Arizona - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,648
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.4%
African American 12.2%
Asian 4.4%
White 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Westwood Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alhambra Elementary District (4280), which includes Westwood Elementary School.
$11,648
Per student
-11%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.7%
State 42.7%
Federal 36.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Westwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granada Elementary School-West Campus | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barcelona Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Catalina Ventura School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alhambra Traditional School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sevilla Elementary School-East Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 905
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar elementary schools in Phoenix
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Academy of Math and Science Avondale
Standard public school
1,175 students
Kyrene Altadena Middle School
Standard public school
857 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Catalina Ventura School
Standard public school
842 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Inspiration Mountain School
Standard public school
789 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Alhambra Traditional School
Standard public school
733 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
Standard public school
567 students
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~614 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Westwood Elementary School
How many students attend Westwood Elementary School?
Westwood Elementary School has 614 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 3% lower 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 School?
88.9% of students at Westwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Westwood Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 74.4% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westwood Elementary School?
Westwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westwood Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Elementary School ranks #19 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Phoenix on the city page.
Is Westwood Elementary School a good school?
Westwood Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Alhambra Elementary District (4280)?
Besides Westwood Elementary School, Alhambra Elementary District (4280) also operates Granada Elementary School-West Campus (905 students), Barcelona Elementary School (847 students), and Catalina Ventura School (842 students). See the Alhambra Elementary District (4280) district page for the complete list.
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