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Enrollment
404
Elementary
DISTRICT 391 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WESTWOOD ISD·NCES 484329004914
Westwood Elementary School
2305 SALT WORKS RD, PALESTINE, TX 75803 · (903) 729-1771 · Anderson County
GRADES 03–06ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL404 STUDENTS
C-
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 22% of Texas public elementary schools
- C-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- CBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- BThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Texas public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
29 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.4:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
81%
326 students
DISTRICT 80% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 106 | 26% |
| Grade 4 | 86 | 21% |
| Grade 5 | 111 | 27% |
| Grade 6 | 101 | 25% |
Student demographics
65%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 67% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within WESTWOOD ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
37.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +37.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
30.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +17.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 37 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 30 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 37 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 17 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 12.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% | 37.0% |
| Mathematics | 10.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% | 44.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 37.0% | 30.0% |
| 2024-25 | 35.0% | 29.0% |
| 2023-24 | 41.0% | 33.0% |
| 2022-23 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| 2021-22 | 40.0% | 37.0% |
| 2020-21 | 0.0% | 13.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
32.0%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
39.2%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-7.3pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 32% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 39% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Westwood Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Elementary School this school | 404 | 80.7% | 32.0% |
| Westwood Primary School PALESTINE | 378 | 84.1% | N/A |
| Commerce Elementary School COMMERCE | 430 | 77.4% | N/A |
| Weldon Elementary School GLADEWATER | 485 | 77.7% | 26.8% |
| Rowena Johnson Primary School SULPHUR SPRINGS | 306 | 78.4% | 47.0% |
| Gladewater Primary School GLADEWATER | 296 | 83.1% | N/A |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Westwood Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Anderson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 32.0% | #3,487 of 4,401 | #7 of 7 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 30.0% | #3,952 of 4,466 ▼ 90 | #6 of 7 ▲ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 37.0% | #3,950 of 4,466 ▼ 34 | #6 of 7 ▲ 1 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +8.5pp | #1,687 of 3,998 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 404 | #3,450 of 4,938 | #2 of 11 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.1:1 | #1,655 of 4,622 | #2 of 10 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 65.1% | #961 of 4,628 | #5 of 10 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 80.7% | #1,907 of 4,789 | #5 of 11 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -12.2% | #1,847 of 2,838 | #5 of 7 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
404
+31 (+8%) vs 2020
-2% since 1990-91, when it was 412
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
was 12.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 404 | 28.6 | 14.1:1 | 81% (326) |
| 2023-24 | 375 | 26.7 | 14.1:1 | 80% (299) |
| 2022-23 | 408 | 25.6 | 15.9:1 | 74% (302) |
| 2020-21 | 373 | 30 | 12.4:1 | 77% (286) |
| 2017-18 | 460 | 31.2 | 14.8:1 | 61% (279) |
| 2015-16 | 471 | 32 | 14.7:1 | 66% (310) |
| 2010-11 | 527 | 35 | 15.1:1 | 64% (338) |
| 2000-01 | 570 | 31 | 18.4:1 | 46% (262) |
| 1990-91 | 412 | 26 | 15.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Westwood Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 12% (460 to 404); teachers down 8% (31.2 to 28.6).
About Westwood Elementary School
As a small elementary school, Westwood Elementary School serves students in PALESTINE, Texas. The school reports 404 students in grades 3 through 6. The school's enrollment is 22% smaller than the 519 average for elementary schools in Texas.
Within WESTWOOD ISD, Westwood Elementary School is one of 4 schools. The district enrolls 1,387 students.
The most common group at Westwood Elementary School is White students, at 50%. After that, the student body is 23% Hispanic, 22% Black, and 5% multiracial. Among all residents of Anderson County, the White share is about 58%. The school's diversity index is 65%, meaning two students picked at random have a 65% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
The school has about 14.1 students per teacher and 28.6 full-time-equivalent teachers. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas. About 81% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch. On average, public schools in Anderson County report 68%.
The allk12 Grade for Westwood Elementary School is C-. Compared with Texas public elementary schools, the school scored higher than 22% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
Based on student poverty, the model expects 39.2% at Westwood Elementary School; the school's average proficiency rate on state tests is 32.0%.
County data help place the school in context: in Anderson County, the median household income is $62,068, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 15% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 14%. Anderson County is home to 26 public schools and about 8,071 public school students.
Westwood Primary School is located about 1.2 miles from Westwood Elementary School. The five-mile area around Westwood Elementary School holds at least 8 other public schools. Nearby schools with test data average 38.3% proficiency; Westwood Elementary School posts 32.0%.
The school is in a town some distance from an urbanized area, according to its NCES locale (Town: Distant).
Over 4 years, Westwood Elementary School's enrollment climbed 8%, to 404. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio rose to 14.1:1, from 12.4:1.
Posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs are welcome on this page. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Anderson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
58,439
Census ACS
Median income
$62,068
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
26
8,071 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in WESTWOOD ISD
- Westwood High SchoolHigh · 405 students
- Westwood Primary SchoolElementary · 378 students
- Westwood Junior High SchoolMiddle · 200 students
Other schools in PALESTINE
- Palestine High SchoolHigh · 1,003 students
- Story Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 670 students
- Palestine Junior High SchoolMiddle · 456 students
- Southside Elementary SchoolElementary · 442 students
- Westwood High SchoolHigh · 405 students
- Northside Primary SchoolElementary · 400 students
Other Westwood Elementary schools
36 other US public schools in 20 states are named Westwood Elementary. Westwood Elementary School is the 25th largest of the 37.
- Westwood Elementary SchoolFRIENDSWOOD, TX · 497 students
- Westwood Elementary SchoolHOUSTON, TX · 475 students
- WESTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLGREENWOOD, AR · 839 students
- Westwood ElementarySan Diego, CA · 832 students
- Westwood Elementary SchoolStillwater, OK · 626 students
Nearby schools
- Westwood Primary School1.2 mi · 378
- Westwood High School1.3 mi · 405
- Westwood Junior High School1.3 mi · 200
- Washington Early Childhood Center1.6 mi · 215
- Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine1.7 mi · 263
- Southside Elementary School3.3 mi · 442
Frequently asked questions
About Westwood Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Westwood Elementary School?
Westwood Elementary School enrolls approximately 404 students in grades 03-06.
What grades does Westwood Elementary School serve?
Westwood Elementary School serves grades 03-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary School is approximately 14.1:1 (29 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Westwood Elementary School?
At Westwood Elementary School, the student body is approximately 50% White, 23% Hispanic, 22% Black, 1% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Is Westwood Elementary School public or private?
Westwood Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by WESTWOOD ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.