Westhoff is an unincorporated community in northwestern DeWitt County, Texas, United States. The population of the town peaked at near 500 in the mid-1920s, and since the 1960s most official documents list the town population at 410, where it remained as of 2000.
Serving 85 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Westhoff Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Westhoff Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Westhoff school district, covering approximately 77.2 square miles in Westhoff, TX. Parents can expect a typical drive to the school of about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 11.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westhoff Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Westhoff Elementary School's student population of 85 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
85 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Westhoff Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westhoff Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#481 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)1.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westhoff Elementary School's ranking?
Westhoff Elementary School is ranked #481 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Westhoff Elementary School?
85 students attend Westhoff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Westhoff Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westhoff Elementary School?
Westhoff Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westhoff Elementary School offer ?
Westhoff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Westhoff Elementary School part of?
Westhoff Elementary School is part of Westhoff Independent School District.
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