- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West, TX
West El
Federal NCES profile for West El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484504005130
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West El earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in West · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- large classes for Texas
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West El has class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West El ranks #1 of 4 public schools in West, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
West El held near 605 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 42.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 484504005130 · West, TX Other · MID · TRAD
645 enr · 17:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: West H S (375 students)
West El held near 605 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 42.6 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
- This school
West El
645 students
- West H S
West H S
375 students
- West Middle
West Middle
279 students
- West Brookhave 24
West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School
24 students
What this shows West El reports 645 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▼ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 645 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
645
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Texas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,079
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, West El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Isd reports $14,079 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School | Smaller | Higher 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
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- 3.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~645 students)
Frequently asked questions about West El
How many students attend West El?
West El has 645 students enrolled. It is a public school in West, TX. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 605 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West El?
The student-teacher ratio at West El is 17:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West El?
39.0% 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 White at 75.7% of enrollment, in West, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West El?
West El has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 West?
By Resource Investment Index, West El ranks #1 of 4 public schools in West, 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 West Isd?
Besides West El, West Isd also operates West H S (375 students), West Middle (279 students), and West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School (24 students). See the West Isd district page for the complete list.