Enrollment
215
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Rusk Int compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Rusk Int
West Rusk Int is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in New London, Texas, enrolling 215 students.
At 14.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 215 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 531 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #40, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 215 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
West Rusk County Consolidated Isd also operates West Rusk H S (356 students) and West Rusk Middle (242 students) alongside West Rusk Int.
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 Int compares
West Rusk Int on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Rusk County Consolidated Isd, which includes West Rusk Int.
$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 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
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
- -
Similar elementary 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 (~215 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Rusk Int a good school?
West Rusk Int earns 63/100 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 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.
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