- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New London, TX
West Rusk Int
Federal NCES profile for West Rusk Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484515005150
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Rusk Int earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in New London · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 78.4%
- free-lunch eligible
West Rusk Int has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Rusk Int ranks #1 of 4 public schools in New London, TX.
School address
District: West Rusk County Consolidated Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484515005150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
West Rusk Int held near 203 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 484515005150 · New London, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
215 enr · 14.3:1 · 78.4% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: West Rusk H S (356 students)
West Rusk Int held near 203 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
West Rusk Int 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
- West Rusk El
West Rusk El
216 students
- This school
West Rusk Int
215 students
- Arp Coop Alter 2
Arp Coop Alternative School
2 students
What this shows West Rusk Int reports 215 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Rusk Int compares
West Rusk Int 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.4% | ▲ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.7%
Hispanic or Latino 34.4%
African American 8.8%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, West Rusk Int 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 Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Rusk H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Rusk Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Rusk El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arp Coop Alternative School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to West Rusk Int'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
- 2
- Students per teacher
- -
Nationwide elementary 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 (~215 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Rusk Int
How many students attend West Rusk Int?
West Rusk Int has 215 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New London, TX. CCD year-over-year: 208 (2022-23) → 203 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Rusk Int?
The student-teacher ratio at West Rusk Int is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% 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 Int?
78.4% of students at West Rusk Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Rusk Int?
The largest demographic group at West Rusk Int is White at 50.7% of enrollment, in New London, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Rusk Int?
West Rusk Int has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Int rank among public schools in New London?
By Resource Investment Index, West Rusk Int ranks #1 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 Int, West Rusk County Consolidated Isd also operates West Rusk H S (356 students), West Rusk Middle (242 students), and West Rusk El (216 students). See the West Rusk County Consolidated Isd district page for the complete list.