- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New London, TX
West Rusk H S
Federal NCES profile for West Rusk H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484515005151
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Rusk H S earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in New London · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 63.4%
- free-lunch eligible
West Rusk H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Rusk H S ranks #2 of 4 public schools in New London, TX.
School address
District: West Rusk County Consolidated Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484515005151 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
West Rusk H S shrank from 369 students in 2022-23 to 349 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 484515005151 · New London, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 15.5:1 · 63.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: West Rusk Middle (242 students)
West Rusk H S shrank from 369 students in 2022-23 to 349 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
West Rusk H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Rusk H S
356 students
- West Rusk Midd
West Rusk Middle
242 students
- West Rusk El
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 H S reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Rusk H S compares
West Rusk H S 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.4% | ▲ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Texas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 58.1%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
African American 9.3%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, West Rusk H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Rusk Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Rusk El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Rusk Int | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arp Coop Alternative School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to West Rusk H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 2
- Students per teacher
- -
Nationwide high 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 (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Rusk H S
How many students attend West Rusk H S?
West Rusk H S has 356 students enrolled. It is a high school in New London, TX. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 349 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Rusk H S?
The student-teacher ratio at West Rusk H S is 15.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Rusk H S?
63.4% of students at West Rusk H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Rusk H S?
The largest demographic group at West Rusk H S is White at 58.1% of enrollment, in New London, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Rusk H S?
West Rusk H S has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 H S rank among public schools in New London?
By Resource Investment Index, West Rusk H S ranks #2 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 H S, West Rusk County Consolidated Isd also operates West Rusk Middle (242 students), West Rusk El (216 students), and West Rusk Int (215 students). See the West Rusk County Consolidated Isd district page for the complete list.