Enrollment
356
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484515005151
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in New London · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Rusk H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Rusk H S
West Rusk H S is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in New London, Texas, enrolling 356 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.4% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 356 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,107 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #202.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 58/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 178 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 76 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 356 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
West Rusk County Consolidated Isd also operates West Rusk Middle (242 students) and West Rusk El (216 students) alongside West Rusk H S.
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 Rusk H S compares
West Rusk H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,340
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Rusk County Consolidated Isd, which includes West Rusk H S.
$12,340
Per student
-10%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.2%
State 53.9%
Federal 18.9%
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 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
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
- -
Similar high 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 (~356 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Rusk H S a good school?
West Rusk H S earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 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.
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