West Elementary School serves 268 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
West Elementary School's student population of 268 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
268 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. May 1, 2026
School Motto
'In God We Trust'
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
21%
53%
Black
37%
13%
White
32%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend West Elementary School?
268 students attend West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of West Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Elementary School offer ?
West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is West Elementary School part of?
West Elementary School is part of Daingerfield-Lone Star Independent School District.
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