- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hereford, TX
West Central El
Federal NCES profile for West Central El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482301002341
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Central El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Hereford · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 84.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Central El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Central El ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Hereford, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
West Central El shrank from 361 students in 2022-23 to 328 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 482301002341 · Hereford, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 15.8:1 · 84.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Hereford H S (1,182 students)
West Central El shrank from 361 students in 2022-23 to 328 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
West Central El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hereford H S
Hereford H S
1,182 students
- Hereford J H
Hereford J H
534 students
- Northwest El
Northwest El
479 students
- Aikman El 464
Aikman El
464 students
- Bluebonnet El 366
Bluebonnet El
366 students
- This school 331
West Central El
331 students
What this shows West Central El reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Central El compares
West Central 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.8% | ▲ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.5%
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
$11,359
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 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.1%
White 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.0, West Central El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hereford Isd reports $11,359 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Central El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hereford J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aikman El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bluebonnet El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Central El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~331 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Central El
How many students attend West Central El?
West Central El has 331 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hereford, TX. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 328 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Central El?
The student-teacher ratio at West Central El is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Central El?
84.8% of students at West Central El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Central El?
The largest demographic group at West Central El is Hispanic or Latino at 93.1% of enrollment, in Hereford, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Central El?
West Central El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 West Central El rank among elementary schools in Hereford?
By Resource Investment Index, West Central El ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Hereford, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hereford on the city page.
What other schools are in Hereford Isd?
Besides West Central El, Hereford Isd also operates Hereford H S (1,182 students), Hereford J H (534 students), and Northwest El (479 students). See the Hereford Isd district page for the complete list.