George West Isd

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George West, Texas - 4 schools

An equity score of 47/100 ranks George West Isd #580 of 1044 districts in Texas (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,946 per pupil, George West Isd ranks #590 of 1202 Texas districts by per-pupil spending (Texas districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,083
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$12,946
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 $12,946 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 1202 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 47/100, ranked #580 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across 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 dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data 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 NCES Common Core of Data

George West Isd has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 58.4% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

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 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 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

18.6%
Federal
19.9%
State
61.5%
Local

Funding Equity

47
Equity Score
580 / 1044
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

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 Similar 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 Similar 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 $12,946 per student. The district has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #580 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 47/100, ranking #580 out of 1044 districts in Texas.