George West Isd

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George West, Texas - 4 schools

An equity score of 38/100 ranks George West Isd #722 of 1047 districts in Texas (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,335 per pupil, George West Isd ranks #820 of 1207 Texas districts by per-pupil spending (Texas districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,083
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$12,335
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

George West Isd operates 4 public schools serving 1,083 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Live Oak County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,335 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 1207 Texas districts by per-pupil spending. See how Texas compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 61.5% local, 19.9% state, and 18.6% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 38/100, ranked #722 of 1047 in Texas against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (2 AP courses district-wide), a 265.8:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 22.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 59.4% Hispanic or Latino, 38.1% White, 0.5% Asian across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is George West J H, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.

Its largest campus is George West Pri, enrolling 396 students (37% of the district's total enrollment).

George West Pri accounts for 36.6% of all George West Isd student enrollment

That dominant concentration means George West Isd-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

George West Isd school enrollment varies 2.5× across entities

George West Isd school enrollment ranges from 158 students (lowest) to 396 students (highest), a spread of 238 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

George West Isd reports 59.0% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share clears the 50% majority mark. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

George West Isd student-counselor ratio is 266:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within George West Isd is typically wider than the George West Isd-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

George West Isd chronic absenteeism rate is 22.2% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within George West Isd is typically wider than the George West Isd-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

18.6%
Federal
19.9%
State
61.5%
Local

Funding Equity

38
Equity Score
722 / 1047
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in George West Isd.

White 38.1%
Hispanic or Latino 59.4%
Multiracial 1.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 50.1/100

Average Simpson diversity index across George West Isd's schools, above the Texas average of 44.7.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 George West J H 51.4
  2. 2 George West El 50.7
  3. 3 George West Pri 49.3
  4. 4 George West H S 49.1

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
2 AP courses total
265.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in George West Isd

School Enrollment
George West Pri
396
George West H S
274
George West El
235
George West J H
158

How George West Isd Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Texas districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Jacksboro Isd Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Lone Oak Isd Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Lexington Isd Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
The Varnett Public School Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Stanton Isd Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to George West Isd's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in George West Isd?

George West Isd has 4 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,083 students.

How much does George West Isd spend per student?

George West Isd spends $12,335 per student. The district has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #722 in Texas.

What is the demographic composition of George West Isd?

George West Isd students are 59.4% Hispanic or Latino, 38.1% White, 0.5% Asian, 0.3% African American, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for George West Isd?

George West Isd has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #722 out of 1047 districts in Texas.