Very Good
#2407 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 25% in state
Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary
Elementary School · Walnut Valley Unified · Walnut, CA
A Walnut Valley Unified elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1323 Country Hollow, Walnut, CA 91789
- Math 77% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 77% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 27.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 77% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,022/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Walnut), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$125,742
Median home value
$936,800
Median rent
$2,868/mo
College educated
53.2%
Homeownership
82.4%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91789; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Tree Walnut Education CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–2 | 0.7 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Learning Tree Walnut Education CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–3 | 0.7 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Collegewood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 604 | Compare → |
| The Cross School of EducationPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.2 mi | 10 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Walnut Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #9 of 15
- District spending per student
- $13,971NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary is listed in Walnut Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary
Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary is a public elementary school in Walnut, CA, part of Walnut Valley Unified, serving approximately 659 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 27.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,407 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary
What grades does Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary serve?
Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary?
Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 659 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary is 27.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary rank in CA?
Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary ranks #2,407 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary a charter school?
No, Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary a Title I school?
No, Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary?
23.2% of students at Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 659
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.5%
- Phone
- (909) 594-6483
- Area population (ZIP 91789)
- 40,933
- Area average commute
- 35.4 min
- Area median age
- 46.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91789; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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