Enrollment
304
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 484158004751
West Texas Secondary School — Stinnett, TX
Federal NCES profile for West Texas Secondary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 62/100.
👥 Class size 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 54
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: Plemons-Stinnett-Phillips Cisd · 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)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.6:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Texas Secondary School 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 Texas Secondary School reports 304 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 32.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 34% 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 40% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 26.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 57% below the Texas average and 49% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 18.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Plemons-Stinnett-Phillips Cisd spends $19,924 per pupil district-wide, above the Texas average of $17,150 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 86.3% from local sources (property taxes), 5.4% from the state, and 8.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (C+), calculated from 3 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 Texas Secondary School 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 34% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 57% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 25% | — | — |
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
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 57% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
— 34% below state mean
Top 7% in Texas — lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$19,924
per pupil, district-wide
— above Texas avg of $17,150
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 304 Top 25% in Texas — larger than 75% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Students per teacher 9.6:1 -34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 26.6% -57% vs state
NCES ID 484158004751
Student demographics
White 68.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 18.4%
In-school suspensions 16
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plemons-Stinnett-Phillips Cisd, which includes West Texas Secondary School.
$19,924
Per student
+16%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 86.3%
State 5.4%
Federal 8.3%
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
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
Similar other schools in Stinnett
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about West Texas Secondary School
How many students attend West Texas Secondary School?
West Texas Secondary School has 304 students enrolled. It is a other school in STINNETT, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Texas Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Texas Secondary School is 9.6:1, which is 34% lower than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 40% 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 Texas Secondary School?
26.6% of students at West Texas Secondary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Texas Secondary School?
The largest demographic group at West Texas Secondary School is White at 68.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in STINNETT, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Texas Secondary School?
West Texas Secondary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (C+) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.