- Enrollment
- 3,422
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lubbock, TX
Westwind El
Federal NCES profile for Westwind El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481983007068
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westwind El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools.
- #39 of 49
- schools in Lubbock · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Texas
- 67.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Westwind El has class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westwind El ranks #39 of 49 schools in Lubbock, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Westwind El held near 574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.9 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 481983007068 · Lubbock, TX Other · MID · TRAD
613 enr · 17:1 · 67.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Frenship H S (3,422 students)
Westwind El held near 574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.9 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Westwind El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Frenship H S
Frenship H S
3,422 students
- Heritage Middl 821
Heritage Middle
821 students
- Terra Vista Mi 760
Terra Vista Middle
760 students
- Willow Bend El 749
Willow Bend El
749 students
- Oak Ridge El 678
Oak Ridge El
678 students
- This school 613
Westwind El
613 students
What this shows Westwind El reports 613 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westwind El compares
Westwind 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Texas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,058
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 613 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.3%
White 23.0%
African American 5.2%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Westwind El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frenship Isd reports $10,058 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westwind El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frenship H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Terra Vista Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willow Bend El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Ridge El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westwind El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~613 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westwind El
How many students attend Westwind El?
Westwind El has 613 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lubbock, TX. CCD year-over-year: 601 (2022-23) → 574 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwind El?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwind El is 17:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westwind El?
67.7% of students at Westwind El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westwind El?
The largest demographic group at Westwind El is Hispanic or Latino at 63.3% of enrollment, in Lubbock, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westwind El?
Westwind El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Westwind El rank among schools in Lubbock?
By Resource Investment Index, Westwind El ranks #39 of 49 schools in Lubbock, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lubbock on the city page.
What other schools are in Frenship Isd?
Besides Westwind El, Frenship Isd also operates Frenship H S (3,422 students), Heritage Middle (821 students), and Terra Vista Middle (760 students). See the Frenship Isd district page for the complete list.