- Enrollment
- 905
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-188 students YoY
Westwood Elementary School shrank from 805 students in 2022-23 to 617 in 2023-24 (-23.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.5 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-188 students YoY 040060000018 · Phoenix, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
614 enr · 15.3:1 · 88.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Granada Elementary School-West Campus (905 students)
Westwood Elementary School shrank from 805 students in 2022-23 to 617 in 2023-24 (-23.4%). Teacher FTE lost 40.5 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Westwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granada Elemen
Granada Elementary School-West Campus
905 students
- Barcelona Elem
Barcelona Elementary School
847 students
- Catalina Ventu
Catalina Ventura School
842 students
- Alhambra Tradi
Alhambra Traditional School
733 students
- Sevilla Elemen
Sevilla Elementary School-East Campus
717 students
- This school
Westwood Elementary School
614 students
What this shows Westwood Elementary School reports 614 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westwood Elementary School compares
Westwood Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,777
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
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.
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
District finance for Alhambra Elementary District (4280) reports $12,777 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~614 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 805 (2022-23) → 617 (2023-24), down 188.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.