- Enrollment
- 1,270
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jacksonville, TX
West Side El
Federal NCES profile for West Side El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482459002753
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Side El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 91.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Side El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Side El ranks #2 of 5 schools in Jacksonville, TX.
School address
District: Jacksonville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482459002753 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
West Side El held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.3 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 482459002753 · Jacksonville, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 14.7:1 · 91.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Jacksonville H S (1,270 students)
West Side El held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.3 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
West Side El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jacksonville H
Jacksonville H S
1,270 students
- Nichols Int
Nichols Int
674 students
- Jacksonville M
Jacksonville Middle
629 students
- East Side El
East Side El
623 students
- Fred Douglass
Fred Douglass
577 students
- This school 381
West Side El
381 students
What this shows West Side El reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Side El compares
West Side El 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.8% | ▲ 48% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Texas - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.0%
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
$11,763
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 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.0%
White 21.3%
African American 15.7%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, West Side El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jacksonville Isd reports $11,763 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Side El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nichols Int | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jacksonville Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Side El | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fred Douglass | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Side El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~381 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Side El
How many students attend West Side El?
West Side El has 381 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jacksonville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Side El?
The student-teacher ratio at West Side El is 14.7:1, which is 0% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Side El?
91.8% of students at West Side El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Side El?
The largest demographic group at West Side El is Hispanic or Latino at 58.0% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Side El?
West Side El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Side El rank among schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, West Side El ranks #2 of 5 schools in Jacksonville, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jacksonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jacksonville Isd?
Besides West Side El, Jacksonville Isd also operates Jacksonville H S (1,270 students), Nichols Int (674 students), and Jacksonville Middle (629 students). See the Jacksonville Isd district page for the complete list.