Serving 683 students in grades Kindergarten-5, G E 'buddy' West Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 683 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
G E 'buddy' West Elementary School's student population of 683 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
683 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
G E 'buddy' West Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of G E 'buddy' West Elementary School is 0.25, 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
#6936 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
86%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
12%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is G E 'buddy' West Elementary School's ranking?
G E 'buddy' West Elementary School is ranked #6936 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are G E 'buddy' West Elementary School often compared to?
G E 'buddy' West Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lauro Cavazos Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend G E 'buddy' West Elementary School?
683 students attend G E 'buddy' West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of G E 'buddy' West Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of G E 'buddy' West Elementary School?
G E 'buddy' West Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does G E 'buddy' West Elementary School offer ?
G E 'buddy' West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is G E 'buddy' West Elementary School part of?
G E 'buddy' West Elementary School is part of Ector County Independent School District.
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