Enrollment
703
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hallsville, TX
Hallsville West El
Federal NCES profile for Hallsville West El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482217014108
👥 S:T ratio 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hallsville West El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Hallsville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hallsville West El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hallsville West El ranks #2 of 4 schools in Hallsville, TX.
School address
District: Hallsville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482217014108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hallsville West El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hallsville West El
Hallsville West El is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hallsville, Texas, enrolling 703 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 703 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,327 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #435.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 55/100).
The surrounding Hallsville Isd spends $9,408 per pupil, 31% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Hallsville Isd also operates Texas Virtual Academy at Hallsville (19,731 students) and Hallsville H S (1,451 students) alongside Hallsville 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 Hallsville West El compares
Hallsville 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▼ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 703 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
703
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$9,408
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.
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
White 62.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
African American 8.8%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Hallsville West El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hallsville Isd, which includes Hallsville West El.
$9,408
Per student
-31%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.4%
State 70.4%
Federal 6.1%
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 Hallsville West El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Virtual Academy at Hallsville | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Hallsville H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hallsville J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hallsville Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hallsville East El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hallsville West El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 19,731
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~703 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hallsville West El
How many students attend Hallsville West El?
Hallsville West El has 703 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hallsville, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hallsville West El?
The student-teacher ratio at Hallsville West El is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 Hallsville West El?
48.0% of students at Hallsville West El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hallsville West El?
The largest demographic group at Hallsville West El is White at 62.4% of enrollment, in Hallsville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hallsville West El?
Hallsville West El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Hallsville West El rank among schools in Hallsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hallsville West El ranks #2 of 4 schools in Hallsville, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hallsville on the city page.
Is Hallsville West El a good school?
Hallsville West El earns 45/100 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 Hallsville Isd?
Besides Hallsville West El, Hallsville Isd also operates Texas Virtual Academy at Hallsville (19,731 students), Hallsville H S (1,451 students), and Hallsville J H (768 students). See the Hallsville Isd district page for the complete list.
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