- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New London, TX
West Rusk El
Federal NCES profile for West Rusk El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484515012715
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Rusk El earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in New London · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Texas
- 70.4%
- free-lunch eligible
West Rusk El has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Rusk El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in New London, TX.
School address
District: West Rusk County Consolidated Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484515012715 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
West Rusk El held near 217 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.6 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 484515012715 · New London, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
216 enr · 12:1 · 70.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: West Rusk H S (356 students)
West Rusk El held near 217 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.6 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
West Rusk El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Rusk H S
West Rusk H S
356 students
- West Rusk Midd
West Rusk Middle
242 students
- This school
West Rusk El
216 students
- West Rusk Int
West Rusk Int
215 students
- Arp Coop Alter 2
Arp Coop Alternative School
2 students
What this shows West Rusk El reports 216 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Rusk El compares
West Rusk 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.4% | ▲ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 216 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
216
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,259
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.1%
Hispanic or Latino 35.6%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 6.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, West Rusk El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Rusk County Consolidated Isd reports $13,259 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Rusk El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Rusk H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Rusk Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Rusk Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arp Coop Alternative School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to West Rusk El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 2
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~216 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Rusk El
How many students attend West Rusk El?
West Rusk El has 216 students enrolled. It is a public school in New London, TX. CCD year-over-year: 223 (2022-23) → 217 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Rusk El?
The student-teacher ratio at West Rusk El is 12:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% 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 Rusk El?
70.4% of students at West Rusk El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Rusk El?
The largest demographic group at West Rusk El is White at 49.1% of enrollment, in New London, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Rusk El?
West Rusk El has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Rusk El rank among public schools in New London?
By Resource Investment Index, West Rusk El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in New London, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in New London on the city page.
What other schools are in West Rusk County Consolidated Isd?
Besides West Rusk El, West Rusk County Consolidated Isd also operates West Rusk H S (356 students), West Rusk Middle (242 students), and West Rusk Int (215 students). See the West Rusk County Consolidated Isd district page for the complete list.