- Enrollment
- 3,569
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
West Cypress Hills El held near 602 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 40.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 482647013021 · Spicewood, TX Other · MID · TRAD
591 enr · 16.4:1 · 9.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Travis H S (3,569 students)
West Cypress Hills El held near 602 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 40.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
West Cypress Hills El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Travis H
Lake Travis H S
3,569 students
- Lake Travis Mi 968
Lake Travis Middle
968 students
- Bee Cave Middl 861
Bee Cave Middle
861 students
- Hudson Bend Mi 806
Hudson Bend Middle
806 students
- Bee Cave El 785
Bee Cave El
785 students
- This school 591
West Cypress Hills El
591 students
What this shows West Cypress Hills El reports 591 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Cypress Hills El compares
West Cypress Hills El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,944
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 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.
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
District finance for Lake Travis Isd reports $10,944 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~591 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 599 (2022-23) → 602 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.