- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pineland, TX
West Sabine El
Federal NCES profile for West Sabine El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484518005153
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Sabine El earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 329
- students enrolled
West Sabine El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Sabine Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484518005153 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
West Sabine El grew from 305 students in 2022-23 to 325 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE held 22.9 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 484518005153 · Pineland, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
329 enr · 15:1 · 72.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: West Sabine H S (309 students)
West Sabine El grew from 305 students in 2022-23 to 325 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE held 22.9 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How West Sabine El compares
West Sabine El is a growing 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.1%
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
$13,952
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 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.5%
African American 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, West Sabine El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Sabine Isd reports $13,952 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Sabine El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Sabine H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Sabine El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~329 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Sabine El
How many students attend West Sabine El?
West Sabine El has 329 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pineland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 305 (2022-23) → 325 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Sabine El?
The student-teacher ratio at West Sabine El is 15:1, which is 2% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Sabine El?
72.8% of students at West Sabine El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Sabine El?
The largest demographic group at West Sabine El is White at 81.5% of enrollment, in Pineland, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Sabine El?
West Sabine El has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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).
What other schools are in West Sabine Isd?
Besides West Sabine El, West Sabine Isd also operates West Sabine H S (309 students). See the West Sabine Isd district page for the complete list.