Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wester Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wester Elementary School's student population of 395 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
395 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Wester Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wester Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#3195 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
58%
53%
Black
22%
13%
White
13%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wester Elementary School's ranking?
Wester Elementary School is ranked #3195 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Wester Elementary School?
395 students attend Wester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Wester Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wester Elementary School?
Wester Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wester Elementary School offer ?
Wester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wester Elementary School part of?
Wester Elementary School is part of Lubbock Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Wester Elementary School located?
Wester Elementary School is located in the Wester neighborhood of Lubbock, TX.
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