Enrollment
260
Elementary
DISTRICT 238 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DAINGERFIELD-LONE STAR ISD·NCES 481618001200
West Elementary School
1305 W WATSON BLVD, DAINGERFIELD, TX 75638 · (903) 645-2901 · Morris County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL260 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.8:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.8:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
85%
221 students
DISTRICT 80% · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 70 | 27% |
| Kindergarten | 67 | 26% |
| Grade 1 | 72 | 28% |
| Grade 2 | 51 | 20% |
Student demographics
72%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 71% · 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 Elementary School→South Elementary School→Daingerfield Junior High School→Daingerfield High School
Based on grade levels within DAINGERFIELD-LONE STAR ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like West Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Elementary School this school | 260 | 85.0% | N/A |
| Dunbar Primary School LUFKIN | 268 | 86.9% | N/A |
| South Elementary School DAINGERFIELD | 216 | 84.3% | 23.4% |
| North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus DENTON | 237 | 81.4% | 42.2% |
| Kurth Primary School LUFKIN | 253 | 83.0% | N/A |
| Connally Early Childhood Center WACO | 251 | 91.2% | N/A |
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 Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 260 | #4,400 of 4,938 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.8:1 | #2,287 of 4,622 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 71.8% | #346 of 4,628 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 85.0% | #1,558 of 4,789 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -15.3% | #1,577 of 2,838 |
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
260
-22 (-8%) vs 2020
-30% since 1990-91, when it was 369
Student : Teacher
14.8:1
was 13.4:1
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 | 260 | 17.5 | 14.8:1 | 85% (221) |
| 2023-24 | 268 | 19.7 | 13.6:1 | 88% (235) |
| 2022-23 | 270 | 18.4 | 14.7:1 | 90% (242) |
| 2020-21 | 282 | 21 | 13.4:1 | 90% (254) |
| 2017-18 | 307 | 19.3 | 15.9:1 | 88% (270) |
| 2015-16 | 315 | 21 | 15.0:1 | 90% (283) |
| 2010-11 | 368 | 25 | 14.7:1 | 79% (290) |
| 2000-01 | 322 | 24 | 13.4:1 | 61% (197) |
| 1990-91 | 369 | 23 | 16.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for West Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 15% (307 to 260); teachers down 9% (19.3 to 17.5).
About West Elementary School
West Elementary School is a low-enrollment elementary school. Its address is in DAINGERFIELD, Texas. The school runs pre-K through 2 and enrolls 260 students. That compares with an average of about 519 students for elementary schools in Texas.
DAINGERFIELD-LONE STAR ISD has a total of 4 schools and 1,026 students, West Elementary School among them.
No group is above 50% at West Elementary School; the largest is Black, at 37%. The school is also 29% White, 21% Hispanic, and 13% multiracial. The Black share of the county population is lower, at 22%. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, West Elementary School scores 72%.
Classroom staffing at West Elementary School totals 17.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. That is in line with the 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas. Federal data show 85% of students (221) are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. For comparison, public schools in Morris County average 72%.
In the surrounding county, Morris County, median household income comes to about $58,645, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 16% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 15%. The county has 7 public schools and about 1,879 students.
Among nearby public schools, South Elementary School is closest at about 1.5 miles. In all, 3 other public schools sit within five miles of West Elementary School.
Under the NCES locale system, West Elementary School is Rural: Remote.
From 282 students in 2020-21, enrollment decreased to 260 by 2024-25. By 2024-25, the school had 14.8 students per teacher, compared with 13.4 in 2020-21.
This page is set up for the West Elementary School community to discuss special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Morris County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
12,076
Census ACS
Median income
$58,645
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
1,879 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in DAINGERFIELD-LONE STAR ISD
- Daingerfield High SchoolHigh · 343 students
- South Elementary SchoolElementary · 216 students
- Daingerfield Junior High SchoolMiddle · 207 students
Other schools in DAINGERFIELD
- Daingerfield High SchoolHigh · 343 students
- South Elementary SchoolElementary · 216 students
- Daingerfield Junior High SchoolMiddle · 207 students
Other West Elementary schools
50 other US public schools in 25 states are named West Elementary. West Elementary School is the 40th largest of the 51.
- West Elementary SchoolCYPRESS, TX · 740 students
- West Elementary SchoolWEST, TX · 645 students
- West Elementary SchoolGRAND PRAIRIE, TX · 607 students
- West ElementaryMt Juliet, TN · 849 students
- West ElementaryBixby, OK · 757 students
Nearby schools
- South Elementary School1.5 mi · 216
- Daingerfield Junior High School1.6 mi · 207
- Daingerfield High School1.7 mi · 343
- Hughes Springs Elementary School6.3 mi · 531
- Hughes Springs High School6.3 mi · 327
- Hughes Springs Junior High School6.3 mi · 232
Frequently asked questions
About West Elementary SchoolHow many students attend West Elementary School?
West Elementary School enrolls approximately 260 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does West Elementary School serve?
West Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
How many students per teacher at West Elementary School?
Approximately 14.8:1 students per teacher at West Elementary School.
How diverse is West Elementary School?
West Elementary School reports a student body of 29% White, 21% Hispanic, 37% Black, 0% Asian, 13% Two or more.
What district is West Elementary School in?
West Elementary School is part of DAINGERFIELD-LONE STAR ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.