- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
West University El
Federal NCES profile for West University El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482364002608
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West University El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools.
- #109 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 5.4%
- free-lunch eligible
West University El has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West University El ranks #109 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
West University El held near 1,131 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 482364002608 · Houston, TX Other · MID · TRAD
1,183 enr · 19.1:1 · 5.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
West University El held near 1,131 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
West University El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas Connecti
Texas Connections Academy at Houston
8,641 students
- Bellaire H S 3,216
Bellaire H S
3,216 students
- Lamar H S 2,968
Lamar H S
2,968 students
- Westside H S 2,729
Westside H S
2,729 students
- Heights H S 2,426
Heights H S
2,426 students
- This school 1,183
West University El
1,183 students
What this shows West University El reports 1,183 students on the CCD universe file.
How West University El compares
West University 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.4% | ▼ 91% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,183 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,183
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,072
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 1183 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.9%
Asian 17.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, West University El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston Isd reports $13,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West University El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West University El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~1,183 students)
Frequently asked questions about West University El
How many students attend West University El?
West University El has 1,183 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,114 (2022-23) → 1,131 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West University El?
The student-teacher ratio at West University El is 19.1:1, which is 30% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West University El?
5.4% of students at West University El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West University El?
The largest demographic group at West University El is White at 55.9% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West University El?
West University El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 University El rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, West University El ranks #109 of 435 schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Houston Isd?
Besides West University El, Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students), Bellaire H S (3,216 students), and Lamar H S (2,968 students). See the Houston Isd district page for the complete list.