West Elementary

Summary:

West Elementary is a public elementary school in West, Texas that serves 582 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Connally Independent School District, which is ranked 83 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

West Elementary consistently ranks in the top 20% of Texas elementary schools, with particularly strong academic performance in reading and math. In 2023-2024, 66.29% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state average of 48.85%. The school also excels for its Hispanic and Gifted and Talented student subgroups, ranking in the top 20% and top 5% of Texas elementary schools, respectively. West Elementary has a relatively high per-student spending of $9,841 and a low student-to-teacher ratio of 15:1, which likely contribute to its strong academic outcomes.

Compared to nearby schools, West Elementary outperforms most in academic metrics. For example, Connally Elementary has significantly lower STAAR proficiency rates and a much lower state ranking. However, some nearby schools like China Spring Elementary and Bosqueville Elementary also perform well and are comparable to West Elementary. West Elementary serves a relatively more affluent student population, with a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students compared to the state average. Despite this, the school has shown consistent improvement in its state ranking over the past decade, moving from the bottom half of Texas elementary schools to the top 12%.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 825 Cottonwood Rd
       West, TX  76691-1416


(254) 981-2200

District: West Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
548th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,841 Help


Students who attend West Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    West Middle
High:    West High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  605

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.4%
Hispanic:
18.3%
Two or more races:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Elementary ranks better than 88.3% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.65. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.4%), Hispanic (18.3%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Elementary is 14.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Elementary is $9,841.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks West Elementary 548th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See West Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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West Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks West Independent School District (Isd) 83rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Elementary

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Rank History for all students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 42.32 2786th 4260 34.6%
2015 59.77 1799th 4320 58.4%
2016 65.78 1477th 4286 65.5%
2017 44.13 2279th 4329 47.4%
2018 39.39 2590th 4359 40.6%
2019 40.14 2673rd 4479 40.3%
2021 78.34 796th 4578 82.6%
2022 75.71 921st 4581 79.9%
2023 80.98 727th 4647 84.4%
2024 85.65 548th 4675 88.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.62 3081st 3558 13.4%
2019 35.78 2367th 3684 35.7%
2021 51.10 1357th 3799 64.3%
2022 40.57 2239th 3952 43.3%
2023 42.40 2119th 4086 48.1%
2024 50.22 1881st 4261 55.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.66 3194th 4264 25.1%
2019 33.70 3217th 4309 25.3%
2021 74.61 648th 4451 85.4%
2022 69.78 912th 4477 79.6%
2023 76.32 592nd 4521 86.9%
2024 84.58 314th 4560 93.1%
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Rank History for Female students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.52 2265th 4306 47.4%
2019 39.16 2730th 4348 37.2%
2021 75.97 825th 4499 81.7%
2022 78.42 743rd 4561 83.7%
2023 83.92 553rd 4588 87.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.06 1590th 3106 48.8%
2019 48.08 2096th 3184 34.2%
2021 73.13 763rd 3006 74.6%
2022 78.18 126th 2958 95.7%
2023 72.58 586th 2980 80.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.69 3862nd 4240 8.9%
2019 20.65 3940th 4295 8.3%
2021 56.55 1404th 4331 67.6%
2022 38.34 2919th 4461 34.6%
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Rank History for Male students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.32 2886th 4319 33.2%
2019 41.78 2538th 4357 41.7%
2021 76.10 833rd 4498 81.5%
2022 67.95 1203rd 4563 73.6%
2023 74.66 941st 4585 79.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.48 2553rd 4168 38.7%
2019 42.26 2488th 4188 40.6%
2021 82.95 420th 4329 90.3%
2022 75.99 672nd 4376 84.6%
2023 75.65 706th 4401 84.0%
2024 85.05 348th 4431 92.1%
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Rank History for White students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.02 2558th 3127 18.2%
2019 26.58 2570th 3142 18.2%
2021 59.09 1132nd 3082 63.3%
2022 55.98 1334th 3082 56.7%
2023 65.94 968th 3106 68.8%
2024 71.30 708th 3078 77.0%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for West Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 500 19 1 30 n/a n/a n/a 0 550
1989 506 19 1 36 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1990 508 31 0 31 0 n/a n/a 0 570
1991 485 20 0 45 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1992 483 18 0 51 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1993 523 14 0 43 0 n/a n/a 0 580
1994 555 15 0 49 0 n/a n/a 0 619
1995 582 17 1 57 0 n/a n/a 0 657
1996 582 17 1 57 0 n/a n/a 0 657
1997 531 17 1 59 1 n/a n/a 0 609
1998 526 22 1 67 1 n/a n/a 0 617
1999 497 22 1 63 1 n/a n/a 0 584
2000 493 19 1 74 2 n/a n/a 0 589
2001 322 12 0 59 1 n/a n/a 0 394
2002 380 7 0 58 2 n/a n/a 0 447
2003 380 7 0 58 2 n/a n/a 0 447
2004 383 12 0 48 2 n/a n/a 0 445
2005 399 15 0 44 3 n/a n/a 0 461
2006 390 21 0 50 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2007 359 20 0 58 1 n/a n/a 0 438
2008 361 16 0 71 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2009 359 13 0 67 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2010 380 14 0 83 0 n/a n/a 0 477
2011 347 5 0 80 1 0 7 0 440
2012 310 5 0 79 1 0 7 0 402
2013 322 5 0 78 1 0 6 0 412
2014 464 9 0 107 1 0 9 0 590
2015 449 15 0 113 1 0 11 0 589
2016 428 13 1 102 0 0 13 0 557
2017 390 18 0 108 0 0 13 0 529
2018 412 16 0 99 0 1 13 0 541
2019 429 15 0 100 1 2 18 0 565
2020 441 13 0 114 0 2 19 0 589
2021 411 15 0 101 0 2 9 0 538
2022 402 13 1 108 0 2 9 0 535
2023 454 12 1 101 0 2 12 0 582
2024 462 8 1 111 1 1 21 0 605

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 550 25.0 22.0 n/a
1989 562 n/a n/a n/a
1990 570 28.0 20.3 n/a
1991 550 28.3 19.4 n/a
1992 552 31.0 17.8 20.5
1993 580 32.0 18.1 26.7
1994 619 33.0 18.8 23.4
1995 657 36.3 18.1 25.4
1996 657 36.3 18.1 25.4
1997 609 37.0 16.5 24.3
1998 617 37.3 16.5 27.6
1999 584 38.0 15.4 40.6
2000 589 35.0 16.8 39.4
2001 394 26.3 15.0 38.8
2002 447 23.5 19.0 43.4
2003 447 23.5 19.0 43.4
2004 445 24.6 18.1 43.8
2005 461 25.5 18.1 43.8
2006 461 28.5 16.2 44.7
2007 438 27.5 15.9 46.3
2008 448 26.5 16.9 51.1
2009 439 27.5 15.9 51.9
2010 477 31.0 15.3 56.2
2011 440 33.1 13.2 55.2
2012 402 22.3 17.9 56.7
2013 412 21.4 19.2 55.1
2014 590 31.0 19.0 51.5
2015 589 30.0 19.6 47.9
2016 557 32.0 17.4 45.8
2017 529 31.0 17.0 43.3
2018 541 32.8 16.4 42.1
2019 565 28.5 19.7 39.1
2020 589 34.3 17.1 44
2021 538 36.6 14.6 44.4
2022 535 37.0 14.4 44.1
2023 582 38.6 15.0 45
2024 605 42.6 14.1 42.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 550 25.0 22.0 n/a
1989 562 n/a n/a n/a
1990 570 28.0 20.3 n/a
1991 550 28.3 19.4 n/a
1992 552 31.0 17.8 20.5
1993 580 32.0 18.1 26.7
1994 619 33.0 18.8 23.4
1995 657 36.3 18.1 25.4
1996 657 36.3 18.1 25.4
1997 609 37.0 16.5 24.3
1998 617 37.3 16.5 27.6
1999 584 38.0 15.4 40.6
2000 589 35.0 16.8 39.4
2001 394 26.3 15.0 38.8
2002 447 23.5 19.0 43.4
2003 447 23.5 19.0 43.4
2004 445 24.6 18.1 43.8
2005 461 25.5 18.1 43.8
2006 461 28.5 16.2 44.7
2007 438 27.5 15.9 46.3
2008 448 26.5 16.9 51.1
2009 439 27.5 15.9 51.9
2010 477 31.0 15.3 56.2
2011 440 33.1 13.2 55.2
2012 402 22.3 17.9 56.7
2013 412 21.4 19.2 55.1
2014 590 31.0 19.0 51.5
2015 589 30.0 19.6 47.9
2016 557 32.0 17.4 45.8
2017 529 31.0 17.0 43.3
2018 541 32.8 16.4 42.1
2019 565 28.5 19.7 39.1
2020 589 34.3 17.1 44
2021 538 36.6 14.6 44.4
2022 535 37.0 14.4 44.1
2023 582 38.6 15.0 45
2024 605 42.6 14.1 42.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,043 (13.2%) $6,850 (86.8%) $7,893
2020 $947 (11.4%) $7,382 (88.6%) $8,330
2021 $1,702 (17.3%) $8,139 (82.7%) $9,841

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2673rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 727th of 4647 Elementary schools
 44%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (West Elementary)5062
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (West Independent School District (Isd))5062
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Elementary)5452
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Independent School District (Isd))5452
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (West Elementary)3648
 12%
   4th Grade Reading (West Independent School District (Isd))3648
 12%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Elementary)3659
 23%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Independent School District (Isd))3659
 23%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (West Elementary)4979
 30%
   5th Grade Reading (West Independent School District (Isd))4979
 30%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Elementary)4378
 35%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Independent School District (Isd))4378
 35%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (West Elementary)2757
 30%
   5th Grade Science (West Independent School District (Isd))2757
 30%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students565582
 3%
African American1512
 20%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic100101
 1%
Pacific Islander22
White429454
 5.8%
Two or More Races1812
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.1%45%
 5.9%


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Students at West Elementary are 76% White, 18% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Students who attend West Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Middle
High : West High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 605 students attended West Elementary.

West Elementary ranks 548th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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