- Enrollment
- 2,320
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Temple, TX
Western Hills El
Federal NCES profile for Western Hills El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484233004831
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Hills El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 12
- schools in Temple · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 76.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Western Hills El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Hills El ranks #5 of 12 schools in Temple, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Western Hills El held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 484233004831 · Temple, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 14.9:1 · 76.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Temple H S (2,320 students)
Western Hills El held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Western Hills El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Temple H S
Temple H S
2,320 students
- Thornton El 763
Thornton El
763 students
- Travis Science 686
Travis Science Academy
686 students
- Bonham Middle 627
Bonham Middle
627 students
- Lamar Middle 553
Lamar Middle
553 students
- This school 417
Western Hills El
417 students
What this shows Western Hills El reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Hills El compares
Western Hills 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.3% | ▲ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Texas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$12,629
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 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.8%
White 28.3%
African American 22.3%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Western Hills El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Temple Isd reports $12,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Western Hills El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thornton El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Travis Science Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bonham Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lamar Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Hills El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~417 students)
Frequently asked questions about Western Hills El
How many students attend Western Hills El?
Western Hills El has 417 students enrolled. It is a public school in Temple, TX. CCD year-over-year: 448 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Hills El?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Hills El is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Western Hills El?
76.3% of students at Western Hills El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Hills El?
The largest demographic group at Western Hills El is Hispanic or Latino at 39.8% of enrollment, in Temple, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Hills El?
Western Hills El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Western Hills El rank among schools in Temple?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Hills El ranks #5 of 12 schools in Temple, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Temple on the city page.
What other schools are in Temple Isd?
Besides Western Hills El, Temple Isd also operates Temple H S (2,320 students), Thornton El (763 students), and Travis Science Academy (686 students). See the Temple Isd district page for the complete list.