Westwood Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 539 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 749th out of 778 elementary schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 7325 Jewella Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71108
- Principal or Admin: Deborah Alexander
- Fax: (318) 688-7802
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Caddo Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,482
- Graduation Rate: 57.4%
- Dropout Rate: 10.6%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.4
- Enrolled Students: 41,757
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 539
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 33.6
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.1
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 300 (55.7%)
- Females: 239 (44.3%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 34 (6.3%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 491 (91.1%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 525 (97.4%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 527 | 97.8% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.2% |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | 11 | 2.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 20 | 3.7% |
| Kindergarten | 69 | 12.8% |
| 1st Grade | 92 | 17.1% |
| 2nd Grade | 94 | 17.4% |
| 3rd Grade | 97 | 18.0% |
| 4th Grade | 92 | 17.1% |
| 5th Grade | 75 | 13.9% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 80%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:20%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 18 Years
- Average Salary: $43,619
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $36,619 | 20% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $45,369 | 80% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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