Enrollment
235
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · George West, TX
George West El
Federal NCES profile for George West El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482055002064
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George West El earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in George West · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 59.4%
- free-lunch eligible
George West El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George West El ranks #1 of 4 public schools in George West, TX.
School address
District: George West Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482055002064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George West El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at George West El
George West El is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in George West, Texas, enrolling 235 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.4% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 235 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 651 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #195.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (36%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 235 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
George West Isd also operates George West Pri (396 students) and George West H S (274 students) alongside George West El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George West El compares
George West El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.4% | ▼ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,946
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.4%
White 35.7%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, George West El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for George West Isd, which includes George West El.
$12,946
Per student
-5%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.5%
State 19.9%
Federal 18.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How George West El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George West Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George West H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George West J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George West El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~235 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about George West El
How many students attend George West El?
George West El has 235 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in George West, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George West El?
The student-teacher ratio at George West El is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George West El?
59.4% of students at George West El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George West El?
The largest demographic group at George West El is Hispanic or Latino at 60.4% of enrollment, in George West, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George West El?
George West El has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George West El rank among public schools in George West?
By Resource Investment Index, George West El ranks #1 of 4 public schools in George West, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in George West on the city page.
Is George West El a good school?
George West El earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in George West Isd?
Besides George West El, George West Isd also operates George West Pri (396 students), George West H S (274 students), and George West J H (158 students). See the George West Isd district page for the complete list.
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