Enrollment
331
Elementary
DISTRICT 385 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HEREFORD ISD·NCES 482301002341
West Central Elementary School
120 CAMPBELL ST, HEREFORD, TX 79045 · (806) 363-7690 · Deaf Smith County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL331 STUDENTS
C-
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 17% of Texas public elementary schools
- C-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- CBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- C-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Texas public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.0:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
81%
269 students
DISTRICT 83% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 48 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 59 | 18% |
| Grade 2 | 47 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 63 | 19% |
| Grade 4 | 62 | 19% |
| Grade 5 | 52 | 16% |
This year's kindergarten class (48) is 8% smaller than its 5th grade class (52).
Student demographics
13%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
West Central Elementary School→Hereford Junior High School→Hereford Preparatory Academy→Hereford High School
Based on grade levels within HEREFORD ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
40.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +12.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
38.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +16.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 40 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 38 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 12 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 16 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 17.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% | 38.0% |
| Mathematics | 14.0% | 24.0% | 28.0% | 34.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 40.0% | 38.0% |
| 2024-25 | 39.0% | 32.0% |
| 2023-24 | 36.0% | 35.0% |
| 2022-23 | 34.0% | 52.0% |
| 2021-22 | 44.0% | 20.0% |
| 2020-21 | 28.0% | 22.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
32.4%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
39.0%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-6.6pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 32% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 39% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like West Central Elementary School
West Central Elementary School's state test result (32.4% proficient) is higher than 0 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Elementary School this school | 331 | 81.3% | 32.4% |
| Guerrero Elementary School EL PASO | 342 | 80.4% | 45.5% |
| Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy MCALLEN | 331 | 81.3% | 48.2% |
| Hilda C Escobar/Alicia C Rios Elementary School MISSION | 345 | 82.6% | 38.1% |
| Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy WESLACO | 326 | 82.8% | 33.6% |
| Pete Gallego Elementary School EAGLE PASS | 327 | 81.0% | 45.3% |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where West Central Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Deaf Smith County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 32.4% | #3,438 of 4,401 | N/A |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 38.0% | #3,109 of 4,466 ▲ 457 | N/A |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 40.0% | #3,679 of 4,466 ▼ 90 | N/A |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -4.0pp | #753 of 3,998 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 331 | #4,005 of 4,938 | #4 of 6 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.1:1 | #2,501 of 4,622 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 13.1% | #3,991 of 4,628 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 81.3% | #1,849 of 4,789 | #4 of 6 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +48.4% | #111 of 1,307 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
331
-41 (-11%) vs 2020
-17% since 1990-91, when it was 401
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
was 14.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 331 | 22 | 15.1:1 | 81% (269) |
| 2023-24 | 328 | 22.5 | 14.6:1 | 81% (267) |
| 2022-23 | 361 | 21.6 | 16.7:1 | 86% (312) |
| 2020-21 | 372 | 25 | 14.9:1 | 80% (298) |
| 2017-18 | 223 | 16.2 | 13.8:1 | 88% (196) |
| 2015-16 | 289 | 19 | 15.2:1 | 84% (244) |
| 2010-11 | 319 | 23 | 13.9:1 | 86% (275) |
| 2000-01 | 275 | 26 | 10.6:1 | 68% (188) |
| 1990-91 | 401 | 26 | 15.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for West Central Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 48% (223 to 331); teachers up 36% (16.2 to 22).
About West Central Elementary School
West Central Elementary School is a low-enrollment elementary school serving families in HEREFORD, Texas. Its grade span covers kindergarten through 5, with 331 students on the rolls. Across elementary schools in Texas, the average enrollment is about 519.
District-wide, HEREFORD ISD has 8 schools and 3,964 students.
The share of students at West Central Elementary School who are Hispanic is 93%. Other students are 6% White. By comparison, Deaf Smith County residents are about 76% Hispanic. A diversity index of 13% means there is a 13% chance two randomly chosen students at West Central Elementary School are from different groups.
There are about 15.1 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher at West Central Elementary School, which has 22. The 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas is close to this figure. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at West Central Elementary School is about 81%. The figure for public schools in Deaf Smith County is close, at 80%.
Among Texas public elementary schools, West Central Elementary School outscored 17%, which works out to a C- on the allk12 Grade.
West Central Elementary School's actual average proficiency rate across its state test results (32.4%) and its predicted rate (39.0%) put it outside the top and bottom 10% of Texas schools.
Census data for Deaf Smith County show median household income comes to about $60,799, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 11%, and about 14% of people live in poverty. There are 9 public schools in the county, enrolling about 4,110, West Central Elementary School among them.
Northwest Elementary School is about 0.8 miles from West Central Elementary School, the shortest distance to any other public school. Counting only straight-line distance, 7 other public schools are within five miles. West Central Elementary School places 6th of 8 on proficiency among the closest schools that report scores.
West Central Elementary School falls in the Town: Distant locale category, used for schools in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
Federal enrollment counts decreased from 372 (2020-21) to 331 (2024-25).
Parents, students, and staff can share information on special education services, counseling, and support programs here. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Deaf Smith County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
18,460
Census ACS
Median income
$60,799
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
11%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
4,110 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in HEREFORD ISD
- Hereford High SchoolHigh · 1,182 students
- Hereford Junior High SchoolMiddle · 534 students
- Northwest Elementary SchoolElementary · 479 students
- Aikman Elementary SchoolElementary · 464 students
- Bluebonnet Elementary SchoolElementary · 366 students
- Hereford Preparatory AcademyMiddle · 322 students
Other schools in HEREFORD
- Hereford High SchoolHigh · 1,182 students
- Hereford Junior High SchoolMiddle · 534 students
- Northwest Elementary SchoolElementary · 479 students
- Aikman Elementary SchoolElementary · 464 students
- Bluebonnet Elementary SchoolElementary · 366 students
- Hereford Preparatory AcademyMiddle · 322 students
Other West Central Elementary schools
3 other US public schools in 4 states are named West Central Elementary. West Central Elementary School is the 3rd largest of the 4.
- West Central Elementary SchoolRome, GA · 595 students
- West Central Elementary SchoolFrancesville, IN · 335 students
- West Central Elementary SchoolBiggsville, IL · 321 students
Nearby schools
- Northwest Elementary School0.8 mi · 479
- Hereford Junior High School1.0 mi · 534
- Hereford Preparatory Academy1.0 mi · 322
- Hereford High School1.4 mi · 1,182
- Tierra Blanca Early Childhood Center1.6 mi · 286
- Bluebonnet Elementary School1.7 mi · 366
Frequently asked questions
About West Central Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at West Central Elementary School?
West Central Elementary School enrolls approximately 331 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does West Central Elementary School serve?
West Central Elementary School serves grades KG-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Central Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at West Central Elementary School is approximately 15.1:1 (22 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at West Central Elementary School?
Student demographics at West Central Elementary School are roughly 6% White, 93% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 0% Two or more.
What district is West Central Elementary School in?
West Central Elementary School is part of HEREFORD ISD.
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