Enrollment
260
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at West El
West El is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Daingerfield, Texas, enrolling 260 students.
At 14.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 87.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 260 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 708 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #205.
Its student body is led by African American (37%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Daingerfield-Lone Star Isd also operates Daingerfield H S (343 students) and South El (216 students) alongside West 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 El compares
West 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,968
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Daingerfield-Lone Star Isd, which includes West El.
$13,968
Per student
+2%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.0%
State 30.2%
Federal 23.8%
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 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
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~260 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Daingerfield on the city page.
Is West El a good school?
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. 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 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.
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