- Enrollment
- 2,255
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lancaster, TX
West Main El
Federal NCES profile for West Main El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482667003006
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Main El earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 84.2%
- free-lunch eligible
West Main El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Main El ranks #5 of 6 schools in Lancaster, TX.
School address
District: Lancaster Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482667003006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
West Main El held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 482667003006 · Lancaster, TX Other · MID · TRAD
601 enr · 15.4:1 · 84.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Lancaster H S (2,255 students)
West Main El held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
West Main El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lancaster H S
Lancaster H S
2,255 students
- Lancaster Midd
Lancaster Middle
908 students
- Houston El 613
Houston El
613 students
- This school 601
West Main El
601 students
- Pleasant Run E 597
Pleasant Run El
597 students
- Belt Line El 567
Belt Line El
567 students
What this shows West Main El reports 601 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Main El compares
West Main 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.2% | ▲ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Texas - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$11,574
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 601 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 65.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
White 3.3%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, West Main El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lancaster Isd reports $11,574 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Main El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lancaster Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Houston El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Run El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belt Line El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Main El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- 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 (~601 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Main El
How many students attend West Main El?
West Main El has 601 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lancaster, TX. CCD year-over-year: 603 (2022-23) → 608 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Main El?
The student-teacher ratio at West Main El is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Main El?
84.2% of students at West Main El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Main El?
The largest demographic group at West Main El is African American at 65.4% of enrollment, in Lancaster, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Main El?
West Main 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 Main El rank among schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, West Main El ranks #5 of 6 schools in Lancaster, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Lancaster Isd?
Besides West Main El, Lancaster Isd also operates Lancaster H S (2,255 students), Lancaster Middle (908 students), and Houston El (613 students). See the Lancaster Isd district page for the complete list.