Enrollment
378
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westwood Pri compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westwood Pri
Westwood Pri is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Palestine, Texas, enrolling 378 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 378 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,502 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #475.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 378 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Westwood Isd also operates Westwood H S (405 students) and Westwood El (404 students) alongside Westwood Pri.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Westwood Pri compares
Westwood Pri on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,051
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westwood Isd, which includes Westwood Pri.
$13,051
Per student
-4%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.4%
State 52.4%
Federal 16.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~378 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Westwood Pri a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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