Enrollment
591
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spicewood, TX
West Cypress Hills El
Federal NCES profile for West Cypress Hills El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482647013021
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Cypress Hills El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Spicewood · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 9.2%
- free-lunch eligible
West Cypress Hills El has class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Cypress Hills El ranks #2 of 3 schools in Spicewood, TX.
School address
District: Lake Travis Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482647013021 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Cypress Hills El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Cypress Hills El
West Cypress Hills El is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Spicewood, Texas, enrolling 591 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.2% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the Texas average.
With 591 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 462 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #424, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 591 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Lake Travis Isd spends $9,890 per pupil, 28% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lake Travis Isd also operates Lake Travis H S (3,569 students) and Lake Travis Middle (968 students) alongside West Cypress Hills 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 West Cypress Hills El compares
West Cypress Hills 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.2% | ▼ 85% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 75% in Texas - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,890
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 591 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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
White 73.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Asian 9.5%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, West Cypress Hills El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Travis Isd, which includes West Cypress Hills El.
$9,890
Per student
-28%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 88.9%
State 6.3%
Federal 4.7%
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 Cypress Hills El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Travis H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Travis Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bee Cave Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hudson Bend Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bee Cave El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Cypress Hills El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,569
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~591 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Cypress Hills El
How many students attend West Cypress Hills El?
West Cypress Hills El has 591 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spicewood, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Cypress Hills El?
The student-teacher ratio at West Cypress Hills El is 16.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Cypress Hills El?
9.2% of students at West Cypress Hills El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Cypress Hills El?
The largest demographic group at West Cypress Hills El is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in Spicewood, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Cypress Hills El?
West Cypress Hills El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 West Cypress Hills El rank among schools in Spicewood?
By Resource Investment Index, West Cypress Hills El ranks #2 of 3 schools in Spicewood, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spicewood on the city page.
Is West Cypress Hills El a good school?
West Cypress Hills El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Lake Travis Isd?
Besides West Cypress Hills El, Lake Travis Isd also operates Lake Travis H S (3,569 students), Lake Travis Middle (968 students), and Bee Cave Middle (861 students). See the Lake Travis Isd district page for the complete list.
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