- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cedar Park, TX
Westside El
Federal NCES profile for Westside El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482703012256
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westside El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools.
- #8 of 11
- schools in Cedar Park · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 7.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Westside El has class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westside El ranks #8 of 11 schools in Cedar Park, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Westside El shrank from 560 students in 2022-23 to 520 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 38.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 482703012256 · Cedar Park, TX Other · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 12.3:1 · 7.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students)
Westside El shrank from 560 students in 2022-23 to 520 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 38.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Westside El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vista Ridge H
Vista Ridge H S
2,480 students
- Vandegrift H S
Vandegrift H S
2,437 students
- Rouse H S
Rouse H S
2,260 students
- Cedar Park H S
Cedar Park H S
2,155 students
- Leander H S
Leander H S
2,131 students
- This school 504
Westside El
504 students
What this shows Westside El reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westside El compares
Westside El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.9% | ▼ 87% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Texas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,669
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 504 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
Asian 9.9%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Westside El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Leander Isd reports $10,669 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westside El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Ridge H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vandegrift H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rouse H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Park H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leander H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westside El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,260
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,155
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~504 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westside El
How many students attend Westside El?
Westside El has 504 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cedar Park, TX. CCD year-over-year: 560 (2022-23) → 520 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside El?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside El is 12.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Westside El?
7.9% of students at Westside El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westside El?
The largest demographic group at Westside El is White at 61.5% of enrollment, in Cedar Park, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westside El?
Westside El has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Westside El rank among schools in Cedar Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Westside El ranks #8 of 11 schools in Cedar Park, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cedar Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Leander Isd?
Besides Westside El, Leander Isd also operates Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students), Vandegrift H S (2,437 students), and Rouse H S (2,260 students). See the Leander Isd district page for the complete list.