Enrollment
396
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · George West, TX
George West Pri
Federal NCES profile for George West Pri, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482055002067
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George West Pri earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in George West · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 63.4%
- free-lunch eligible
George West Pri has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George West Pri ranks #4 of 4 public schools in George West, TX.
School address
District: George West Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482055002067 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George West Pri compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at George West Pri
George West Pri is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in George West, Texas, enrolling 396 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.4% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 396 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,263 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #619.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and White (37%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 396 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.4% 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 H S (274 students) and George West El (235 students) alongside George West Pri.
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 Pri compares
George West Pri on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.4% | ▲ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.4%
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 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 60.6%
White 37.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, George West Pri 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 Pri.
$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 Pri Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George West H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George West El | Smaller | 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 Pri'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
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other 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 (~396 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about George West Pri
How many students attend George West Pri?
George West Pri has 396 students enrolled. It is a public school in George West, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George West Pri?
The student-teacher ratio at George West Pri is 17.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George West Pri?
63.4% of students at George West Pri are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George West Pri?
The largest demographic group at George West Pri is Hispanic or Latino at 60.6% of enrollment, in George West, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George West Pri?
George West Pri has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Pri rank among public schools in George West?
By Resource Investment Index, George West Pri ranks #4 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 Pri a good school?
George West Pri earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. 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 Pri, George West Isd also operates George West H S (274 students), George West El (235 students), and George West J H (158 students). See the George West Isd district page for the complete list.
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