Enrollment
24
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · West, TX
West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School
Federal NCES profile for West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484504001742
👥 S:T ratio 86
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in West · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 3.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 87.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in West, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
3.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-77% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School
West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in West, Texas, enrolling 24 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 3.4:1, West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School is leaner than roughly 99% of Texas schools and 77% under the state's 14.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 87.5% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Texas schools, with 24 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 38 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #24.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
West Isd also operates West El (645 students) and West H S (375 students) alongside West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School.
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 West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School compares
West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3.4:1 | ▼ 77% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.5% | ▲ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 24 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.4:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
24
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
3.4:1
students per teacher
- 77% below state mean
Top 1% in Texas - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,905
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Isd, which includes West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School.
$12,905
Per student
-5%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.1%
State 42.9%
Federal 15.0%
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 West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~24 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~3.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School
How many students attend West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School?
West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School has 24 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in West, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School is 3.4:1, which is 77% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 78% 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 West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School?
87.5% of students at West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School?
West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School rank among public schools in West?
By Resource Investment Index, West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in 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 West on the city page.
Is West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School a good school?
West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas. 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 West Isd?
Besides West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School, West Isd also operates West El (645 students), West H S (375 students), and West Middle (279 students). See the West Isd district page for the complete list.
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