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Enrollment
601
Elementary
DISTRICT 530 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LANCASTER ISD·NCES 482667003006
West Main Elementary School
531 W MAIN ST, LANCASTER, TX 75146 · (972) 218-1551 · Dallas County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL601 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.4:1
39 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.9:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
81%
485 students
DISTRICT 84% · STATE 65%
Community
1
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 | 64 | 11% |
| Kindergarten | 84 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 79 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 78 | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 103 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 93 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 100 | 17% |
This year's kindergarten class (84) is 16% smaller than its 5th grade class (100).
Student demographics
49%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 44% · 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 Main Elementary School→G W Carver 6th Grade STEM Learning Center
Based on grade levels within LANCASTER ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
47.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +22.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
39.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +9.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 47 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 39 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 22 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 9 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 20.0% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Mathematics | 13.0% | 26.0% | 24.0% | 37.0% |
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 | 47.0% | 39.0% |
| 2024-25 | 49.0% | 42.0% |
| 2023-24 | 49.0% | 46.0% |
| 2022-23 | 41.0% | 35.0% |
| 2021-22 | 45.0% | 40.0% |
| 2020-21 | 25.0% | 30.0% |
% 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
41.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
39.2%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+2.5pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 42% 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 Main Elementary School
West Main Elementary School's state test result (41.8% proficient) is higher than 4 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Main Elementary School this school | 601 | 80.7% | 41.8% |
| Blue Ridge Briargate Elementary School HOUSTON | 567 | 80.8% | 22.7% |
| Uplift Gradus Prep PS DESOTO | 597 | 83.6% | 36.2% |
| Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School PORT ARTHUR | 644 | 84.8% | 28.8% |
| Longfellow Elementary School HOUSTON | 576 | 85.6% | 42.2% |
| Thompson Elementary School MESQUITE | 540 | 84.4% | 23.4% |
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 Main Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Dallas County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 41.8% | #2,364 of 4,401 | #163 of 421 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 39.0% | #2,993 of 4,466 ▼ 525 | #265 of 429 ▼ 49 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 47.0% | #2,902 of 4,466 ▼ 296 | #225 of 429 ▼ 24 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +5.0pp | #2,148 of 3,998 | #177 of 399 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 601 | #1,616 of 4,938 | #122 of 448 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.4:1 | #2,777 of 4,622 | #257 of 432 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 49.3% | #2,479 of 4,628 | #185 of 433 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 80.7% | #1,906 of 4,789 | #280 of 437 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -11.1% | #1,944 of 2,838 | #198 of 274 |
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
601
-72 (-11%) vs 2020
+75% since 1990-91, when it was 343
Student : Teacher
15.4:1
was 16.8:1
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 | 601 | 39.1 | 15.4:1 | 81% (485) |
| 2023-24 | 608 | 36 | 16.9:1 | 84% (513) |
| 2022-23 | 603 | 39.5 | 15.3:1 | 85% (512) |
| 2020-21 | 673 | 40 | 16.8:1 | 83% (561) |
| 2017-18 | 676 | 42 | 16.1:1 | 92% (622) |
| 2015-16 | 282 | 16 | 17.6:1 | 93% (262) |
| 2010-11 | 274 | 20 | 13.7:1 | 92% (252) |
| 2000-01 | 325 | 21 | 15.5:1 | 51% (166) |
| 1990-91 | 343 | 28 | 12.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for West Main Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 11% (676 to 601); teachers down 7% (42 to 39.1).
About West Main Elementary School
Federal records list West Main Elementary School as an elementary school in LANCASTER, Texas. The school enrolls 601 students in pre-K through 5.
LANCASTER ISD is made up of 10 schools with 6,822 students in all.
The largest group at West Main Elementary School is Black students, at 65%. Enrollment also includes 28% Hispanic, 3% White, and 3% multiracial. Among people living in Dallas County, the Black share is about 22%. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 49, compared with 70 nationally.
West Main Elementary School reports a ratio of 15.4 students per teacher, from 39.1 full-time-equivalent teachers. That is in line with the 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas. Student poverty is often measured by lunch eligibility; at West Main Elementary School, 81% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
Given its share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, West Main Elementary School would be expected to post about 39.2%. Its actual average proficiency rate across its state test results is 41.8%.
The county, Dallas County, is where the school is located. The median household earns about $76,547 a year, 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 11% of people live in poverty. Dallas County has 771 public schools with about 459,645 students, including West Main Elementary School.
The closest school to West Main Elementary School is L ISD J J Alternative Education Program, located about 0.6 miles away. West Main Elementary School is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles. Ranking the closest schools with test data puts West Main Elementary School at 1st of 8.
West Main Elementary School is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more, a location NCES labels Suburb: Large.
In 2020-21, West Main Elementary School enrolled 673 students. By 2024-25, that number had fallen to 601. The student-to-teacher ratio dropped from 16.8:1 in 2020-21 to 15.4:1 in 2024-25.
The West Main Elementary School discussion page is a place for special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Dallas County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,621,179
Census ACS
Median income
$76,547
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
771
459,645 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in LANCASTER ISD
- Lancaster High SchoolHigh · 2,255 students
- Lancaster Middle SchoolMiddle · 908 students
- Houston Elementary SchoolElementary · 613 students
- Pleasant Run Elementary SchoolElementary · 597 students
- Belt Line Elementary SchoolElementary · 567 students
- G W Carver 6th Grade STEM Learning CenterMiddle · 473 students
Other schools in LANCASTER
- Lancaster High SchoolHigh · 2,255 students
- Lancaster Middle SchoolMiddle · 908 students
- Iltexas Lancaster Elementary SchoolElementary · 737 students
- Houston Elementary SchoolElementary · 613 students
- Pleasant Run Elementary SchoolElementary · 597 students
- Belt Line Elementary SchoolElementary · 567 students
Other West Main Elementary schools
One other US public school is named West Main Elementary. West Main Elementary School is the largest of the 2.
- West Main Elementary SchoolRavenna, OH · 297 students
Nearby schools
- L ISD J J Alternative Education Program0.6 mi · 4
- G W Carver 6th Grade STEM Learning Center0.7 mi · 473
- Pleasant Run Elementary School0.9 mi · 597
- Lancaster Middle School0.9 mi · 908
- Belt Line Elementary School1.4 mi · 567
- Lancaster High School1.7 mi · 2,255
Frequently asked questions
About West Main Elementary SchoolHow many students attend West Main Elementary School?
West Main Elementary School enrolls approximately 601 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does West Main Elementary School serve?
West Main Elementary School serves grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Main Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at West Main Elementary School is approximately 15.4:1 (39 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at West Main Elementary School?
At West Main Elementary School, the student body is approximately 3% White, 28% Hispanic, 65% Black, 3% Two or more.
What district is West Main Elementary School in?
West Main Elementary School is part of LANCASTER ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.