- Enrollment
- 2,014
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Friendswood, TX
Westwood El
Federal NCES profile for Westwood El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481995001951
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westwood El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Friendswood · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 17.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Westwood El has class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood El ranks #1 of 4 schools in Friendswood, TX.
School address
District: Friendswood Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481995001951 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-86 students YoY
Westwood El shrank from 637 students in 2022-23 to 551 in 2023-24 (-13.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.4 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-86 students YoY 481995001951 · Friendswood, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
497 enr · 11.8:1 · 17.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Friendswood H S (2,014 students)
Westwood El shrank from 637 students in 2022-23 to 551 in 2023-24 (-13.5%). Teacher FTE lost 42.4 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Westwood El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Friendswood H
Friendswood H S
2,014 students
- Friendswood J
Friendswood J H
1,530 students
- C W Cline El
C W Cline El
906 students
- Zue S Bales In 640
Zue S Bales Int
640 students
- Windsong Int 607
Windsong Int
607 students
- This school 497
Westwood El
497 students
What this shows Westwood El reports 497 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westwood El compares
Westwood 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.1% | ▼ 72% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 22% in Texas - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,559
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 497 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 62.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 4.0%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Westwood El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Friendswood Isd reports $10,559 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westwood El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendswood H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Friendswood J H | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| C W Cline El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Zue S Bales Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windsong Int | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westwood El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~497 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westwood El
How many students attend Westwood El?
Westwood El has 497 students enrolled. It is a public school in Friendswood, TX. CCD year-over-year: 637 (2022-23) → 551 (2023-24), down 86.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood El?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood El is 11.8:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% 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 Westwood El?
17.1% of students at Westwood El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westwood El?
The largest demographic group at Westwood El is White at 62.4% of enrollment, in Friendswood, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westwood El?
Westwood 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 Westwood El rank among schools in Friendswood?
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood El ranks #1 of 4 schools in Friendswood, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Friendswood on the city page.
What other schools are in Friendswood Isd?
Besides Westwood El, Friendswood Isd also operates Friendswood H S (2,014 students), Friendswood J H (1,530 students), and C W Cline El (906 students). See the Friendswood Isd district page for the complete list.