Enrollment
382
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.0%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westwood Hills Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westwood Hills Elementary
Westwood Hills Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Waynesboro, Virginia, enrolling 382 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 87.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 382 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 389 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 191 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 19.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Waynesboro's elementary schools, it stands alongside William Perry Elementary (447 students): Westwood Hills Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 14.9:1).
Waynesboro City Public Schools also operates Waynesboro High (926 students) and Kate Collins Middle (602 students) alongside Westwood Hills Elementary.
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 Hills Elementary compares
Westwood Hills Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,327
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waynesboro City Public Schools, which includes Westwood Hills Elementary.
$15,327
Per student
+5%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.6%
State 45.0%
Federal 19.4%
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 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
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~382 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Westwood Hills Elementary a good school?
Westwood Hills Elementary earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia 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 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.
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