Serving 253 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Texas Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Texas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
West Texas Elementary School's student population of 253 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Mascot
Comanche
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1987
School Colors
Gold, Scarlet
School Rankings
West Texas Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Texas Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2014 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
26%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
67%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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
What is West Texas Elementary School's ranking?
West Texas Elementary School is ranked #2014 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are West Texas Elementary School often compared to?
West Texas Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sanford-fritch Elementary School, Borger Intermediate School, Gateway Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend West Texas Elementary School?
253 students attend West Texas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of West Texas Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Texas Elementary School?
West Texas Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Texas Elementary School offer ?
West Texas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is West Texas Elementary School part of?
West Texas Elementary School is part of Plemons-Stinnett-Phillips CISD School District.
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