Enrollment
381
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Foundation El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Foundation El
West Foundation El is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Wichita Falls, Texas, enrolling 381 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 381 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 610 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #349.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 381 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Wichita Falls Isd also operates Rider H S (1,589 students) and Wichita Falls H S (1,309 students) alongside West Foundation 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 Foundation El compares
West Foundation 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,631
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wichita Falls Isd, which includes West Foundation El.
$11,631
Per student
-15%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.1%
State 39.7%
Federal 22.3%
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 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
- 1,589
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
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 (~381 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Foundation El a good school?
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. 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 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.
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