Enrollment
309
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 484518005154
West Sabine H S — Pineland, TX
Federal NCES profile for West Sabine H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 53/100.
👥 Class size 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 43
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: West Sabine Isd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Sabine H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
West Sabine H S reports 309 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 30.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 31% below the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 36% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 68.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 11% above the Texas average and 32% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 309 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding West Sabine Isd spends $15,395 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 22.5% from local sources (property taxes), 60.7% from the state, and 16.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Sabine H S compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▲ 11% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 26% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
68.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 11% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
— 31% below state mean
Top 9% in Texas — lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
22.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,395
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 309 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 309 Top 26% in Texas — larger than 74% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Students per teacher 10.1:1 -31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 68.6% +11% vs state
NCES ID 484518005154
Student demographics
White 75.4%
African American 12.0%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 309:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.7%
In-school suspensions 46
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Sabine Isd, which includes West Sabine H S.
$15,395
Per student
-10%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 22.5%
State 60.7%
Federal 16.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about West Sabine H S
How many students attend West Sabine H S?
West Sabine H S has 309 students enrolled. It is a other school in PINELAND, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Sabine H S?
The student-teacher ratio at West Sabine H S is 10.1:1, which is 31% lower than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Sabine H S?
68.6% of students at West Sabine H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Sabine H S?
The largest demographic group at West Sabine H S is White at 75.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in PINELAND, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Sabine H S?
West Sabine H S has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.