- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Texarkana, TX
Westlawn El
Federal NCES profile for Westlawn El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484248004848
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westlawn El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools.
- #6 of 9
- elementary schools in Texarkana · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 94.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Westlawn El has class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westlawn El ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Texarkana, TX.
School address
District: Texarkana Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484248004848 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Westlawn El held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.1 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 484248004848 · Texarkana, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 8.8:1 · 94.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas H S (1,750 students)
Westlawn El held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.1 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Westlawn El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas H S
Texas H S
1,750 students
- Texas Middle
Texas Middle
1,421 students
- Nash El 667
Nash El
667 students
- Wake Village E 539
Wake Village El
539 students
- Digital Academ 471
Digital Academy of Texas
471 students
- This school 317
Westlawn El
317 students
What this shows Westlawn El reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westlawn El compares
Westlawn 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 | 8.8:1 | ▼ 40% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.8% | ▲ 53% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 6% in Texas - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.0%
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
$13,568
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 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
White 6.0%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Westlawn El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Texarkana Isd reports $13,568 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westlawn El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Texas Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nash El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wake Village El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Digital Academy of Texas | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Westlawn El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,421
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~317 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westlawn El
How many students attend Westlawn El?
Westlawn El has 317 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Texarkana, TX. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westlawn El?
The student-teacher ratio at Westlawn El is 8.8:1, which is 40% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 44% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westlawn El?
94.8% of students at Westlawn El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westlawn El?
The largest demographic group at Westlawn El is African American at 81.4% of enrollment, in Texarkana, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westlawn El?
Westlawn El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Westlawn El rank among elementary schools in Texarkana?
By Resource Investment Index, Westlawn El ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Texarkana, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Texarkana on the city page.
What other schools are in Texarkana Isd?
Besides Westlawn El, Texarkana Isd also operates Texas H S (1,750 students), Texas Middle (1,421 students), and Nash El (667 students). See the Texarkana Isd district page for the complete list.