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Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary

Public Grades K-5
356th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 5,857 California Elementary Schools
Better than 94% of California elementary schools
Summary

Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary is a top-performing K-5 public school serving 654 students in Walnut, California, as part of the highly-regarded Walnut Valley Unified School District.

The school consistently ranks in the top 6% of all California elementary schools, with standout strengths in mathematics where 80% of students are proficient, and in providing exceptional support for English Language Learners and economically disadvantaged students. A remarkable feature is its chronic absenteeism rate of just 2.7%, which is the lowest among all nearby schools and less than half the district average, indicating a very strong and engaged school community. Westhoff achieves these excellent results efficiently, spending a moderate amount per student compared to some neighboring schools that spend significantly more for poorer outcomes.

When compared to other schools, Westhoff stands out as the academic leader even within its own high-achieving district, outperforming nearby schools like Walnut Elementary, Vejar Elementary, and Cyrus J. Morris Elementary. The contrast is even starker with schools in neighboring districts; for example, Stanley G. Oswalt Academy, located just 1.38 miles away in the Rowland Unified district, lags significantly behind in academic proficiency, highlighting the impact of district affiliation on educational quality.

654
Students ?
26.4
Student/teacher ratio ?
$13,872
Per pupil spending ?
20.3%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 1323 Country Hollow
       Walnut, CA  91789-1245

(909) 594-6483

District: Walnut Valley Unified


Students who attend Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Suzanne Middle
High:    Walnut High
Racial breakdown:

Asian:
78.7%
Hispanic:
14.2%
White:
3.5%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Holding steady — 97th percentile in 2013 → 94th in 2025
Strengths
Test scores above the California average (76% vs 41% meeting standards)
Ranks in the top 6% of California elementary schools
Worth a look
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
!Large classes — about 26 students per teacher
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school76%
District avg72%
California avg41%
356th of 5,857
California public elementary schools ?
Top 6%▼ down 1 pts since 2015
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SchoolDigger rating ?
3rd of 9Elementary Schools in the Walnut Valley Unified
81st of 1,543Walnut Valley Unified among California districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankCalifornia percentileRating
202594.7356 of 585793.9%★★★★★
202495.0348 of 586994.1%★★★★★
202396.1261 of 585995.5%★★★★★
202295.2353 of 588394.0%★★★★★
201995.1277 of 578995.2%★★★★★
201896.0216 of 566296.2%★★★★★
201796.6211 of 569296.3%★★★★★
201695.5278 of 561495.0%★★★★★
201595.2310 of 561194.5%★★★★★
201394.1176 of 553096.8%★★★★★
201293.8170 of 539096.8%★★★★★
201194.1185 of 537796.6%★★★★★
201093.9202 of 531496.2%★★★★★
200995.4135 of 519397.4%★★★★★
200893.8258 of 511395.0%★★★★★
200796.6125 of 511397.6%★★★★★
200696.4138 of 481897.1%★★★★★
200597.870 of 482298.5%★★★★★
200496.7143 of 480997.0%★★★★★

Asian

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankCalifornia percentileRating
202573.1336 of 120372.1%★★★★☆
202469.6418 of 120565.3%★★★☆☆
202372.8332 of 119072.1%★★★★☆
202270.0387 of 115466.5%★★★☆☆
201969.6387 of 114966.3%★★★☆☆
201874.3275 of 107174.3%★★★★☆

English Language Learner

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankCalifornia percentileRating
202495.456 of 316298.2%★★★★★
202399.030 of 324599.1%★★★★★
202297.081 of 331197.6%★★★★★
201997.260 of 327598.2%★★★★★
201899.96 of 324699.8%★★★★★

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankCalifornia percentileRating
202592.6403 of 559792.8%★★★★★
202495.1285 of 561294.9%★★★★★
202395.6231 of 560995.9%★★★★★
202291.6543 of 563590.4%★★★★★
201994.0286 of 549294.8%★★★★★
201896.1146 of 541397.3%★★★★★

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankCalifornia percentileRating
202581.1702 of 510786.3%★★★★☆
202492.6261 of 510794.9%★★★★★
202378.5806 of 508784.2%★★★★☆
202281.9675 of 508486.7%★★★★☆
201989.8310 of 496393.8%★★★★★
201890.4294 of 483093.9%★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankCalifornia percentileRating
202596.5119 of 546097.8%★★★★★
202495.2224 of 551795.9%★★★★★
202396.3140 of 536397.4%★★★★★
202297.498 of 526498.1%★★★★★
201998.239 of 517399.2%★★★★★
201897.947 of 508499.1%★★★★★

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankCalifornia percentileRating
202594.5296 of 562894.7%★★★★★
202493.1414 of 564392.7%★★★★★
202395.1303 of 563894.6%★★★★★
202296.4201 of 566396.5%★★★★★
201994.0311 of 551094.4%★★★★★
201894.5284 of 543194.8%★★★★★
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
English Language Learner (2024)98th percentile+4 vs school
Low Socio Economic Status (2025)98th percentile+4 vs school
Male (2025)95th percentile~ school
Female (2025)93rd percentile~ school
Hispanic (2025)86th percentile-8 vs school
Asian (2025)72nd percentile-22 vs school
By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?
Mathematics80%+43 vs state
English Language Arts/Literacy78%+29 vs state
Science60%+28 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary

In the 2024-25 school year, 654 students attended Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary.

Yes. Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary ranks in the top 6.1% of California elementary schools.

Students at Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary are 79% Asian, 14% Hispanic, 4% White, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Suzanne Middle
High : Walnut High


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