- Enrollment
- 3,773
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Katy, TX
West Memorial El
Federal NCES profile for West Memorial El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482517002812
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Memorial El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #46 of 54
- schools in Katy · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 65.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Memorial El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Memorial El ranks #46 of 54 schools in Katy, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
West Memorial El held near 818 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.0 → 64.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 482517002812 · Katy, TX Other · MID · TRAD
970 enr · 15.2:1 · 65.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students)
West Memorial El held near 818 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.0 → 64.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
West Memorial El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seven Lakes H
Seven Lakes H S
3,773 students
- Cinco Ranch H
Cinco Ranch H S
3,740 students
- Katy H S
Katy H S
3,543 students
- Paetow H S
Paetow H S
3,447 students
- Taylor H S
Taylor H S
3,384 students
- This school 970
West Memorial El
970 students
What this shows West Memorial El reports 970 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Memorial El compares
West Memorial 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.9% | ▲ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 970 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
970
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$11,284
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 970 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.4%
African American 23.8%
White 13.6%
Asian 4.5%
Two or More 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, West Memorial El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Katy Isd reports $11,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Memorial El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Lakes H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cinco Ranch H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Katy H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paetow H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Memorial El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,740
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 3,543
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 3,447
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,384
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~970 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Memorial El
How many students attend West Memorial El?
West Memorial El has 970 students enrolled. It is a public school in Katy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 829 (2022-23) → 818 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Memorial El?
The student-teacher ratio at West Memorial El is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Memorial El?
65.9% of students at West Memorial El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Memorial El?
The largest demographic group at West Memorial El is Hispanic or Latino at 53.4% of enrollment, in Katy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Memorial El?
West Memorial El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Memorial El rank among schools in Katy?
By Resource Investment Index, West Memorial El ranks #46 of 54 schools in Katy, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Katy on the city page.
What other schools are in Katy Isd?
Besides West Memorial El, Katy Isd also operates Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students), Cinco Ranch H S (3,740 students), and Katy H S (3,543 students). See the Katy Isd district page for the complete list.