West Elementary School

1305 W Watson Blvd
Daingerfield, TX 75638
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West Elementary School serves 260 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 260 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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School Overview

West Elementary School's student population of 260 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
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Total Students
260 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
'In God We Trust'

School Rankings

The diversity score of West Elementary School is 0.73, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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Hispanic
21%
54%
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Black
37%
13%
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White
29%
24%
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Two or more races
13%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.73
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(22-23)
21.9%
23%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend West Elementary School?
260 students attend West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of West Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 13% 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 14:1, which is equal to 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 Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 260 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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