- Enrollment
- 2,113
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · White Settlement, TX
West El
Federal NCES profile for West El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484554005179
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West El earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in White Settlement · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West El has class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West El ranks #2 of 3 schools in White Settlement, TX.
School address
District: White Settlement Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484554005179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
West El held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.3 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 484554005179 · White Settlement, TX Other · MID · TRAD
753 enr · 22.8:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Brewer H S (2,113 students)
West El held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.3 → 34.0 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
- Brewer H S
Brewer H S
2,113 students
- Brewer Middle
Brewer Middle
1,500 students
- Tannahill Int
Tannahill Int
952 students
- North El 800
North El
800 students
- This school 753
West El
753 students
- Blue Haze El 735
Blue Haze El
735 students
What this shows West El reports 753 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 55% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 753 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
753
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 55% above state mean
Top 96% in Texas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,991
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 753 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.0%
White 30.9%
African American 13.0%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, West El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for White Settlement Isd reports $10,991 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewer H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brewer Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tannahill Int | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blue Haze El | Similar size | Lower 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
- 1,500
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~753 students)
Frequently asked questions about West El
How many students attend West El?
West El has 753 students enrolled. It is a public school in White Settlement, TX. CCD year-over-year: 552 (2022-23) → 558 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West El?
The student-teacher ratio at West El is 22.8:1, which is 55% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West El?
66.1% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment, in White Settlement, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West El?
West El has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 El rank among schools in White Settlement?
By Resource Investment Index, West El ranks #2 of 3 schools in White Settlement, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in White Settlement on the city page.
What other schools are in White Settlement Isd?
Besides West El, White Settlement Isd also operates Brewer H S (2,113 students), Brewer Middle (1,500 students), and Tannahill Int (952 students). See the White Settlement Isd district page for the complete list.