West Elementary School

1305 W Watson Blvd
Daingerfield, TX 75638
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 265 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 265 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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School Overview

West Elementary School's student population of 265 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
265 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
22%
53%
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Black
36%
13%
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White
34%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend West Elementary School?
265 students attend West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of West Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 8% 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 15:1, which is higher 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 ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 265 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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