At a glance
Reported students
382
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
382
Westwood Hills Elementary: 382 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
11.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 381
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.2:1
What the reported data says about Westwood Hills Elementary
Westwood Hills Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Waynesboro. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Waynesboro City Public Schools. NCES reports 382 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.6:1, below the Virginia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (51.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.9%). English learners represent 6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Westwood Hills Elementary
- 1How do the reported 11.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White51.8%
- Hispanic19.9%
- Black15.4%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Waynesboro City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
William Perry Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
447 reported students
Berkeley Glenn Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
256 reported students
Wenonah Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
246 reported students
Wayne Hills Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
184 reported students
Kate Collins Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
602 reported students
Waynesboro High
High · Grades 09–12
926 reported students
Public schools near Westwood Hills Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Glenn Elementary Elementary · Waynesboro City Public Schools | KG–05 | 256 | 1.1 mi |
| Wenonah Elementary Elementary · Waynesboro City Public Schools | KG–05 | 246 | 1.7 mi |
| William Perry Elementary Elementary · Waynesboro City Public Schools | KG–05 | 447 | 1.9 mi |
| Cassell Elementary Elementary · Augusta County Public Schools | PK–05 | 634 | 4.7 mi |
| Wilson Elementary Elementary · Augusta County Public Schools | PK–05 | 655 | 5.3 mi |
| Stuarts Draft Elementary Elementary · Augusta County Public Schools | PK–05 | 646 | 5.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Westwood Hills Elementary
What grades does Westwood Hills Elementary serve?
Westwood Hills Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Waynesboro City Public Schools.
How many students attend Westwood Hills Elementary?
Westwood Hills Elementary reported 382 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 381 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Westwood Hills Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 11.6:1, based on 382 students and 33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Westwood Hills Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Westwood Hills Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Waynesboro City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Westwood Hills Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Westwood Hills Elementary in?
Westwood Hills Elementary is part of Waynesboro City Public Schools, based in Waynesboro, VA, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Westwood Hills Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Berkeley Glenn Elementary (1.1 mi), Wenonah Elementary (1.7 mi), William Perry Elementary (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.