- Enrollment
- 1,589
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wichita Falls, TX
West Foundation El
Federal NCES profile for West Foundation El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484578007482
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Foundation El earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #11 of 24
- schools in Wichita Falls · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Foundation El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Foundation El ranks #11 of 24 schools in Wichita Falls, TX.
School address
District: Wichita Falls Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484578007482 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
West Foundation El shrank from 421 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 484578007482 · Wichita Falls, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 13.1:1 · 32.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Rider H S (1,589 students)
West Foundation El shrank from 421 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
West Foundation El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rider H S
Rider H S
1,589 students
- Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls H S
1,309 students
- Barwise Middle
Barwise Middle
1,164 students
- Mcniel Middle
Mcniel Middle
996 students
- Hirschi H S
Hirschi H S
790 students
- This school 381
West Foundation El
381 students
What this shows West Foundation El reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Foundation El compares
West Foundation El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▼ 48% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$10,200
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 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
Asian 10.2%
Two or More 8.9%
African American 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, West Foundation El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wichita Falls Isd reports $10,200 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Foundation El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rider H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wichita Falls H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barwise Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcniel Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hirschi H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Foundation El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,309
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,164
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~381 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Foundation El
How many students attend West Foundation El?
West Foundation El has 381 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wichita Falls, TX. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Foundation El?
The student-teacher ratio at West Foundation El is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Foundation El?
32.3% of students at West Foundation El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Foundation El?
The largest demographic group at West Foundation El is White at 52.8% of enrollment, in Wichita Falls, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Foundation El?
West Foundation El has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Foundation El rank among schools in Wichita Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, West Foundation El ranks #11 of 24 schools in Wichita Falls, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wichita Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Wichita Falls Isd?
Besides West Foundation El, Wichita Falls Isd also operates Rider H S (1,589 students), Wichita Falls H S (1,309 students), and Barwise Middle (1,164 students). See the Wichita Falls Isd district page for the complete list.