Westwood Elementary

Public K-5

 435 Saratoga Ave.
       Santa Clara, CA  95050-6434


(408) 423-4300

District: Santa Clara Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1574th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,671 Help


Students who attend Westwood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Buchser Middle
High:    Santa Clara High

Student/teacher ratio:  21.1 Help
Number of students:  382

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
40.1%
White:
26.2%
Asian:
19.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.5% Help


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Compare Details Westwood Elementary ranks better than 73.2% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 10th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Santa Clara Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.02. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Westwood Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (40.1%), White (26.2%), Asian (19.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary is 21.1. 12 elementary schools in the Santa Clara Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westwood Elementary is $17,671, which is the highest among 18 elementary schools in the Santa Clara Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Westwood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Westwood Elementary 1574th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Westwood Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Santa Clara Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Clara Unified 388th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Westwood Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Westwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 47.08 2301st 4809 52.2%
2005 37.64 2855th 4822 40.8%
2006 38.22 2815th 4818 41.6%
2007 39.66 2922nd 5113 42.9%
2008 40.35 2924th 5113 42.8%
2009 35.27 3350th 5193 35.5%
2010 29.36 3899th 5314 26.6%
2011 43.57 2978th 5377 44.6%
2012 50.06 2615th 5390 51.5%
2013 43.84 3084th 5530 44.2%
2015 55.20 2171st 5611 61.3%
2016 65.31 1745th 5614 68.9%
2017 61.54 1942nd 5692 65.9%
2018 71.31 1505th 5662 73.4%
2019 80.08 1165th 5789 79.9%
2022 69.72 1621st 5883 72.4%
2023 70.02 1568th 5848 73.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Westwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.12 62nd 3246 98.1%
2022 75.42 373rd 3311 88.7%
2023 46.85 1353rd 3240 58.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.15 863rd 5084 83.0%
2019 88.57 342nd 5173 93.4%
2022 57.75 1811th 5264 65.6%
2023 60.33 1720th 5355 67.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Westwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.50 1524th 5413 71.8%
2019 81.52 1009th 5492 81.6%
2022 75.09 1317th 5635 76.6%
2023 65.15 1704th 5595 69.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Westwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.29 1429th 5431 73.7%
2019 75.55 1280th 5510 76.8%
2022 64.36 1758th 5663 69.0%
2023 68.99 1541st 5627 72.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Westwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.87 1045th 4830 78.4%
2019 77.73 800th 4963 83.9%
2022 68.48 1230th 5084 75.8%
2023 60.25 1644th 5079 67.6%
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Rank History for White students at Westwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.81 1393rd 2737 49.1%
2019 73.07 698th 2834 75.4%
2022 40.94 1708th 2726 37.3%
2023 64.75 966th 2659 63.7%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Westwood Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 392 17 58 84 6 n/a n/a 0 557
1989 362 11 47 71 12 n/a n/a 0 503
1990 357 14 51 67 9 n/a n/a 0 498
1991 360 16 39 67 9 n/a n/a 0 491
1992 391 12 43 73 7 n/a n/a 0 526
1993 437 10 60 70 5 n/a n/a 0 582
1994 451 12 73 77 5 n/a n/a 0 618
1995 472 22 90 116 9 n/a n/a 0 709
1996 472 22 90 116 9 n/a n/a 0 709
1997 232 23 73 109 7 n/a n/a 0 444
1998 225 32 90 133 8 n/a n/a 0 488
1999 232 34 101 134 6 n/a n/a 0 507
2000 231 35 90 159 5 n/a n/a 0 520
2001 231 41 102 137 6 n/a n/a 0 517
2002 215 26 98 109 3 n/a n/a 17 468
2003 215 26 98 109 3 n/a n/a 17 468
2004 195 28 71 117 2 n/a n/a 23 436
2005 187 24 71 135 1 n/a n/a 31 449
2006 171 25 68 132 1 n/a n/a 44 441
2007 155 35 62 119 3 n/a n/a 46 420
2008 148 26 83 114 2 n/a n/a 0 373
2009 149 17 69 144 2 2 50 0 433
2010 134 18 80 173 3 2 25 0 435
2011 147 22 77 169 5 2 25 0 447
2012 148 19 82 184 3 2 35 0 473
2013 137 23 74 198 3 3 36 0 474
2014 136 24 71 192 3 2 32 0 460
2015 126 21 69 188 2 2 35 0 443
2016 133 17 69 152 1 2 36 0 410
2017 125 19 64 172 1 1 33 0 415
2018 123 18 62 164 0 2 25 0 394
2019 114 16 58 165 0 3 36 0 392
2020 112 13 66 148 0 1 42 0 382
2021 104 12 81 145 1 2 38 0 383
2022 91 16 78 136 0 4 31 0 356
2023 100 16 76 153 2 4 31 0 382

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Westwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 557 20.0 27.8 n/a
1989 503 19.0 26.4 n/a
1990 498 20.0 24.9 n/a
1991 491 18.0 27.2 n/a
1992 526 18.3 28.7 13.7
1993 582 21.8 26.7 12.2
1994 618 22.4 27.6 12.5
1995 709 26.0 27.3 17.3
1996 709 26.0 27.3 17.3
1997 444 19.0 23.4 22.1
1998 488 25.0 19.5 27.7
1999 507 27.2 18.6 23.5
2000 520 28.0 18.6 25.2
2001 517 26.4 19.6 25.7
2002 468 22.0 21.3 39
2003 468 22.0 21.3 39
2004 436 21.5 20.3 54.7
2005 449 22.0 20.4 47.1
2006 441 22.0 20.0 50.6
2007 420 20.2 20.8 43.9
2008 373 26.2 14.2 44
2009 433 25.5 16.0 39.7
2010 435 25.0 17.3 45.5
2011 447 n/a n/a 43.2
2012 473 17.4 27.1 n/a
2013 474 17.0 27.8 42.4
2014 460 18.0 25.5 43.9
2015 443 19.0 23.3 38.6
2016 410 17.0 24.1 31.7
2017 415 18.1 22.9 34.7
2018 394 16.1 24.4 42.1
2019 392 15.6 25.1 39
2020 382 n/a n/a 31.4
2021 383 14.9 25.6 33.9
2022 356 15.9 22.3 28.9
2023 382 18.1 21.1 45.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Westwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 557 20.0 27.8 n/a
1989 503 19.0 26.4 n/a
1990 498 20.0 24.9 n/a
1991 491 18.0 27.2 n/a
1992 526 18.3 28.7 13.7
1993 582 21.8 26.7 12.2
1994 618 22.4 27.6 12.5
1995 709 26.0 27.3 17.3
1996 709 26.0 27.3 17.3
1997 444 19.0 23.4 22.1
1998 488 25.0 19.5 27.7
1999 507 27.2 18.6 23.5
2000 520 28.0 18.6 25.2
2001 517 26.4 19.6 25.7
2002 468 22.0 21.3 39
2003 468 22.0 21.3 39
2004 436 21.5 20.3 54.7
2005 449 22.0 20.4 47.1
2006 441 22.0 20.0 50.6
2007 420 20.2 20.8 43.9
2008 373 26.2 14.2 44
2009 433 25.5 16.0 39.7
2010 435 25.0 17.3 45.5
2011 447 n/a n/a 43.2
2012 473 17.4 27.1 n/a
2013 474 17.0 27.8 42.4
2014 460 18.0 25.5 43.9
2015 443 19.0 23.3 38.6
2016 410 17.0 24.1 31.7
2017 415 18.1 22.9 34.7
2018 394 16.1 24.4 42.1
2019 392 15.6 25.1 39
2020 382 n/a n/a 31.4
2021 383 14.9 25.6 33.9
2022 356 15.9 22.3 28.9
2023 382 18.1 21.1 45.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Westwood Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201294.0%2.0%0.0%4.0%94.0%98.0%98.0%94.0%94.0%
201391.0%1.0%0.0%8.0%95.0%98.0%98.0%95.0%97.0%
201485.0%6.0%0.0%9.0%94.0%90.0%94.0%90.0%90.0%
201599.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201694.0%3.0%0.0%3.0%95.0%94.0%97.0%95.0%95.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202093.0%1.4%5.6%97.2%97.2%94.4%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Westwood Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $17,671

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westwood Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1165th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1568th of 5848 Elementary schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Westwood Elementary)78.243.3
 34.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Clara Unified)65.755.9
 9.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Westwood Elementary)77.241.9
 35.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Santa Clara Unified)67.357.7
 9.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Westwood Elementary)68.263.3
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Clara Unified)65.161.8
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Westwood Elementary)64.254.7
 9.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Santa Clara Unified)60.256.9
 3.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Westwood Elementary)62.567.2
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Clara Unified)64.260.8
 3.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Westwood Elementary)44.640
 4.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Santa Clara Unified)53.450
 3.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Westwood Elementary)41.152.3
 11.2%
   5th Grade Science (Santa Clara Unified)46.246.5
 0.3%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students392382
 2.6%
African American1616
American Indian02
Asian5876
 31%
Hispanic165153
 7.3%
Pacific Islander34
 33.3%
White114100
 12.3%
Two or More Races3631
 13.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39%45.5%
 6.5%


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Westwood Elementary ranks 1574th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Westwood Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Buchser Middle
High : Santa Clara High

In the 2022-23 school year, 382 students attended Westwood Elementary.

Students at Westwood Elementary are 40% Hispanic, 26% White, 20% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 4% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.


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