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Westwood Elementary School

1900 Sampson Street
Westlake, LA 70669
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Westwood Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 77%
  • : 81%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Westwood Elementary School's student population of 416 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

The diversity score of Westwood Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
(14-15)
77%
61%
(14-15)
81%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
17%
41%
White
69%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Westwood Elementary School often compared to?
Westwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vincent Settlement Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% LA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Westwood Elementary School?
416 students attend Westwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Westwood Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westwood Elementary School?
Westwood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westwood Elementary School offer ?
Westwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westwood Elementary School part of?
Westwood Elementary School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 77%
  • : 81%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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