Westwood Primary

1701 W Point Tap Rd
Palestine, TX 75801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Westwood Primary serves 363 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 363 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Westwood Primary's student population of 363 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
363 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Westwood Primary is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
23%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Westwood Primary and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
23%
13%
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White
48%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Westwood Primary.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Westwood Primary and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Westwood Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westwood Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Westwood Primary?
363 students attend Westwood Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Westwood Primary students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westwood Primary?
Westwood Primary has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westwood Primary offer ?
Westwood Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Westwood Primary part of?
Westwood Primary is part of Westwood Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 363 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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