United StatesTXWest Isd

School district or education agency · NCES 4845040

West Isd

Waco, TX

Students1,250

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools3

operational schools · 2023–24

Students1,250

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$14,079

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictTXUnited States
Academic standing2025
63rd percentile44th percentile45th percentile

This district is 19 percentile points higher than the state figure and 18 percentile points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23
9.6%23.0%27.8%

This district is 13.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 18.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023
$15,629$15,261$19,509

This district is $368 per student higher than the state figure and $3,880 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023
$14,079$12,147$15,859

This district is $1,932 per student higher than the state figure and $1,780 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023
$2,756$2,556$1,964

This district is $200 per student higher than the state figure and $792 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023
$804$311$336

This district is $493 per student higher than the state figure and $468 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023
$1,280$1,455$1,793

This district is $175 per student lower than the state figure and $513 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023
$9,273$8,028$8,742

This district is $1,245 per student higher than the state figure and $531 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023
$1,571$1,492$3,769

This district is $79 per student higher than the state figure and $2,198 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023
$15,897$21,152$11,715

This district is $5,255 per student lower than the state figure and $4,182 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023
$950$1,248$869

This district is $298 per student lower than the state figure and $81 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24
13:115:115:1

This district is 2.0 students per teacher lower than the state figure and 2.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24
313:1392:1376:1

This district is 79 students per counselor lower than the state figure and 63 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24
167.9141.0138.9

This district is 26.9 staff per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 29.0 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24
23.916.018.5

This district is 7.9 aides per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 5.4 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24
0.80.40.9

This district is 0.4 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 0.1 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24
100.0%100.0%99.0%

This district is about the same as the state figure and 1.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24
0.0%2.0%2.6%

This district is 2.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24
6.9%5.0%2.9%

This district is 1.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools
3.8%21.2%12.0%

This district is 17.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 8.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools
14.5%11.6%14.0%

This district is 2.8 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools
10.3%7.6%3.9%

This district is 2.6 percentage points higher than the state figure and 6.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools
100.0%96.6%95.8%

This district is 3.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24
+0.9%+1.9%+0.5%

This district is 1.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.4 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records
40.6%60.6%50.6%

This district is 20.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 10.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment
0.0%4.0%4.5%

This district is 4.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment
0.6%7.9%9.0%

This district is 7.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 8.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment
0.0%6.8%6.7%

This district is 6.8 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate
10.4%16.9%14.4%

This district is 6.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K86 students
6.9%
Kindergarten–grade 5519 students
41.5%
Grades 6–8262 students
21.0%
Grades 9–12383 students
30.6%
See enrollment for every grade
Pre-Kindergarten86
Kindergarten88
Grade 175
Grade 296
Grade 387
Grade 490
Grade 583
Grade 689
Grade 787
Grade 886
Grade 9107
Grade 1091
Grade 1193
Grade 1292

Students by race and ethnicity

White962 (77.0%)
Hispanic/Latino239 (19.1%)
Two or more races28 (2.2%)
Black or African American16 (1.3%)
American Indian or Alaska Native3 (0.2%)
Asian1 (0.1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1 (0.1%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Early learning · 2023–24

How much public pre-K is reported?

86Students enrolled in pre-K
5.2Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent
16.4:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District6.9%
TX5.0%
United States2.9%

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

209.9All district staff, full-time equivalent
99.2Teachers, full-time equivalent
4School counselors, full-time equivalent
1School psychologists, full-time equivalent
29.9Instructional aides, full-time equivalent
8School administrators, full-time equivalent
8.1Student support staff, full-time equivalent
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Pre-K teachers5.2 FTE
Kindergarten teachers5.4 FTE
Elementary teachers32.6 FTE
Secondary teachers42.4 FTE
Ungraded teachers13.7 FTE
Instructional coordinators1.1 FTE
District administrators4 FTE
District administrative support6 FTE
School administrative support7.6 FTE
Other support staff40.9 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

93Total completers
93Regular diplomas
0Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%
TX100.0%
United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District0.0%
TX2.0%
United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

3.8%Students learning English45 students · 4 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
District3.8%
TX21.2%
U.S.12.0%
14.5%Students receiving IDEA special-education services172 students · 4 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
District14.5%
TX11.6%
U.S.14.0%
10.3%Students with Section 504 plans122 students · 4 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
District10.3%
TX7.6%
U.S.3.9%
1.5%English learners also receiving IDEA services18 students · 4 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
District1.5%
TX2.4%
U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

100.0%Teachers reported as certified
49Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District100.0%
TX96.6%
United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

1,516children ages 5 to 17
158estimated to live in families below the poverty line
10.4%about 1 in 10 school-age children
District10.4%
TX16.9%
United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in TX receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Students not economically disadvantaged453 assessments
71 out of 100
White students557 assessments
66 out of 100
Fem375 assessments
65 out of 100
Mal378 assessments
60 out of 100
Hispanic students163 assessments
56 out of 100
Economically disadvantaged students300 assessments
50 out of 100

A score of 50 marks the national 2019 midpoint. Higher numbers indicate stronger results on the comparable Stanford research scale. This is not a state proficiency rate.

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

1Not reported schools
2High schools
1Elementary schools
1Middle schools
1City setting
3Rural setting
1Town setting
1Alternative schools

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

11.1%Federal
41.7%State
47.2%Local
Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$14,079Total current spending per student
$7,663Instruction per student
$5,492Support services per student
Revenue by source: percentages and dollars
$2.2MFederal revenue11.1% of total revenue
$8.2MState revenue41.7% of total revenue
$9.3MLocal revenue47.2% of total revenue
How operating money was used
$7,663Instructionper student
$5,492Student and instructional supportper student
$1,280Special educationper student
$1,755Building operations and maintenanceper student
$311Student transportationper student
$923Food servicesper student
$0Technologyper student
People costs
$11.7MSalaries$9,273 per student
$2MEmployee benefits$1,571 per student
Equipment, buildings and debt
$1MEquipmentFY 2023
$3.5MCapital outlay$2,756 per student
$2.5MConstructionincluded in capital outlay
$20.1MDebt outstanding at year end$15,897 per student
$0New debt issuedFY 2023
$1.2MDebt principal retiredFY 2023
$951KInterest paid on debtFY 2023
Selected federal program revenue
$271KTitle I$214 per student
$406KIDEA special education$321 per student
$452KChild nutrition$357 per student
What changed since FY 2022
Operating spending per student
FY 2022$12,905
FY 2023$14,079
Capital spending per student
FY 2022$16,392
FY 2023$2,756
Debt outstanding per student
FY 2022$17,201
FY 2023$15,897

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2112%

145 of 1,204 students

2021–2215.1%

179 of 1,186 students

2022–239.6%

115 of 1,192 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

0Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE4 reporting schools
0Security staff FTE4 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I2 reporting schools
100%
Calculus2 reporting schools
50%
Biology2 reporting schools
100%
Chemistry2 reporting schools
100%
Physics2 reporting schools
100%
Computer science2 reporting schools
50%
Advanced Placement2 reporting schools
50%
Dual enrollment2 reporting schools
50%
Gifted programs4 reporting schools
75%
International Baccalaureate2 reporting schools
0%
Athletics2 reporting schools
50%

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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