- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waynesboro, VA
Westwood Hills Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Westwood Hills Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510393001761
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westwood Hills Elementary earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Waynesboro · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 87.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Westwood Hills Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Hills Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Waynesboro, VA.
School address
District: Waynesboro City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510393001761 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Westwood Hills Elementary held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 510393001761 · Waynesboro, VA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 13.2:1 · 87.0% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Waynesboro High (926 students)
Westwood Hills Elementary held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Westwood Hills Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waynesboro Hig
Waynesboro High
926 students
- Kate Collins M
Kate Collins Middle
602 students
- William Perry
William Perry Elementary
447 students
- This school
Westwood Hills Elementary
382 students
- Berkeley Glenn 256
Berkeley Glenn Elementary
256 students
- Wenonah Elemen 246
Wenonah Elementary
246 students
What this shows Westwood Hills Elementary reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westwood Hills Elementary compares
Westwood Hills Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.0% | ▲ 51% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 40% in Virginia - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,393
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 191 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
African American 15.4%
Two or More 11.0%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Westwood Hills Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waynesboro City Public Schools reports $16,393 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westwood Hills Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kate Collins Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Perry Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Glenn Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wenonah Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westwood Hills Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Waynesboro
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~382 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westwood Hills Elementary
How many students attend Westwood Hills Elementary?
Westwood Hills Elementary has 382 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waynesboro, VA. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood Hills Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 16% 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 Hills Elementary?
87.0% of students at Westwood Hills Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westwood Hills Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Westwood Hills Elementary is White at 51.8% of enrollment, in Waynesboro, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westwood Hills Elementary?
Westwood Hills Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 Hills Elementary rank among elementary schools in Waynesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Hills Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Waynesboro, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Waynesboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Waynesboro City Public Schools?
Besides Westwood Hills Elementary, Waynesboro City Public Schools also operates Waynesboro High (926 students), Kate Collins Middle (602 students), and William Perry Elementary (447 students). See the Waynesboro City Public Schools district page for the complete list.