Westgate Elementary School

Westgate Elementary in St. Petersburg serves grades PK–5 with around 539 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. The student body is set up almost evenly with the number of males and females. Academic achievement is at 62% in math and 51% in reading.

The school is performing above the average public school in Florida. The teachers and support staff employed at Westgate work diligently to create an environment of student success. The surrounding neighborhoods offer many different housing options, which contribute to the area being a desirable place to live.

?Westgate Elementary offers parents and students strong academic programs and staff that has the best interests of the students in mind, which parents and families in the community value and makes it one of the best elementary schools.

Westgate offers various after-school clubs, including STEM, Robotics, LEGO, Crazy 8's Math, Recorders, Drawing Club, and tutoring for ELA and Math.

Q1. What is Westgate's enrollment size?

A1. Westgate has an enrollment of roughly 600 students in Pre-K through 5th grade.

Q2. What process does Westgate use to support students who are struggling?

A2. Westgate offers intervention programs, and small group instruction to meet their learning goals.

Q3. What extracurriculars does Westgate offer?

A3. Westgate students have the opportunity to enhance their learning through clubs, music, and after-school activities.

Q4. What is Westgate's average student to teacher ratio?

A4. Westgate's average student to teacher ratio is approximately 16:1, which allows for individualized instruction.

Q5. How does the school communicate with parents?

A5. The school communicates to parents through newsletters, an online parent portal, and parent - teacher meetings.