- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palestine, TX
Westwood El
Federal NCES profile for Westwood 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 484329004914
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westwood El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Palestine · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 71.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Westwood El has class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood El ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Palestine, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Westwood El shrank from 408 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 484329004914 · Palestine, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 16.2:1 · 71.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Westwood H S (405 students)
Westwood El shrank from 408 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 26.7 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
- Westwood H S
Westwood H S
405 students
- This school
Westwood El
404 students
- Westwood Pri
Westwood Pri
378 students
- Westwood J H
Westwood J H
200 students
What this shows Westwood El reports 404 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.6% | ▲ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Texas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$12,562
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 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
African American 21.8%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Westwood El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westwood Isd reports $12,562 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westwood Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westwood J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~404 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westwood El
How many students attend Westwood El?
Westwood El has 404 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palestine, TX. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood El?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood El is 16.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westwood El?
71.6% 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 49.5% of enrollment, in Palestine, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westwood El?
Westwood 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 Westwood El rank among elementary schools in Palestine?
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood El ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Palestine, 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 Palestine on the city page.
What other schools are in Westwood Isd?
Besides Westwood El, Westwood Isd also operates Westwood H S (405 students), Westwood Pri (378 students), and Westwood J H (200 students). See the Westwood Isd district page for the complete list.