- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Palestine, TX
Westwood Pri
Federal NCES profile for Westwood Pri, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484329005606
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westwood Pri earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Palestine · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 76.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Westwood Pri has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Pri ranks #2 of 5 schools in Palestine, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Westwood Pri grew from 363 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 484329005606 · Palestine, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 15.1:1 · 76.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Westwood H S (405 students)
Westwood Pri grew from 363 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Westwood Pri in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westwood H S
Westwood H S
405 students
- Westwood El
Westwood El
404 students
- This school
Westwood Pri
378 students
- Westwood J H
Westwood J H
200 students
What this shows Westwood Pri reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westwood Pri compares
Westwood Pri is a growing 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.0% | ▲ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Texas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
African American 18.3%
Two or More 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Westwood Pri 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 Pri Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westwood El | 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 Pri's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westwood Pri
How many students attend Westwood Pri?
Westwood Pri has 378 students enrolled. It is a public school in Palestine, TX. CCD year-over-year: 363 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Pri?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood Pri is 15.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westwood Pri?
76.0% of students at Westwood Pri are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westwood Pri?
The largest demographic group at Westwood Pri is White at 46.0% of enrollment, in Palestine, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westwood Pri?
Westwood Pri 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 Westwood Pri rank among schools in Palestine?
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Pri ranks #2 of 5 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 schools in Palestine on the city page.
What other schools are in Westwood Isd?
Besides Westwood Pri, Westwood Isd also operates Westwood H S (405 students), Westwood El (404 students), and Westwood J H (200 students). See the Westwood Isd district page for the complete list.