- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Daingerfield, TX
West El
Federal NCES profile for West El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481618001200
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Daingerfield · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 87.4%
- free-lunch eligible
West El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West El ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Daingerfield, TX.
School address
District: Daingerfield-Lone Star Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481618001200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
West El held near 268 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 481618001200 · Daingerfield, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 14.4:1 · 87.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Daingerfield H S (343 students)
West El held near 268 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
West El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Daingerfield H
Daingerfield H S
343 students
- This school
West El
260 students
- South El
South El
216 students
- Daingerfield J
Daingerfield J H
207 students
What this shows West El reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How West El compares
West 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.4% | ▲ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.4%
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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$15,986
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Student demographics
African American 37.3%
White 28.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
Two or More 12.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 37.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, West El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Daingerfield-Lone Star Isd reports $15,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daingerfield H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Daingerfield J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about West El
How many students attend West El?
West El has 260 students enrolled. It is a public school in Daingerfield, TX. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West El?
The student-teacher ratio at West El is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 El?
87.4% of students at West El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West El?
The largest demographic group at West El is African American at 37.3% of enrollment, in Daingerfield, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West El?
West El has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West El rank among public schools in Daingerfield?
By Resource Investment Index, West El ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Daingerfield, 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 Daingerfield-Lone Star Isd?
Besides West El, Daingerfield-Lone Star Isd also operates Daingerfield H S (343 students), South El (216 students), and Daingerfield J H (207 students). See the Daingerfield-Lone Star Isd district page for the complete list.