- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
George West El shrank from 249 students in 2022-23 to 234 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.6 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 482055002064 · George West, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
235 enr · 13.1:1 · 59.4% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: George West Pri (396 students)
George West El shrank from 249 students in 2022-23 to 234 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 18.6 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
George West El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George West Pr
George West Pri
396 students
- George West H
George West H S
274 students
- This school
George West El
235 students
- George West J 158
George West J H
158 students
What this shows George West El reports 235 students on the CCD universe file.
How George West El compares
George West El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,335
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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.
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
District finance for George West Isd reports $12,335 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~235 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 249 (2022-23) → 234 (2023-24), down 15.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.