At a glance
Reported students
417
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.64
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
29th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
487
Western Hills El: 417 reported students.
State peer staffing position
90th percentile
17.6:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 420
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What the reported data says about Western Hills El
Western Hills El is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Temple. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Temple ISD. NCES reports 417 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, above the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (39.8%) and White (28.3%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Western Hills El
- 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.64 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28.3%
- Hispanic39.8%
- Black22.3%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial7.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Temple ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hector P Garcia El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
396 reported students
Raye-Allen El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
441 reported students
Scott El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
442 reported students
Kennedy-Powell El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
384 reported students
Jefferson El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
504 reported students
Sampson-Howard El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
611 reported students
Public schools near Western Hills El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott El Elementary · Temple ISD | PK–05 | 442 | 1 mi |
| Kennedy-Powell El Elementary · Temple ISD | PK–05 | 384 | 1.3 mi |
| Thornton El Elementary · Temple ISD | PK–05 | 763 | 1.9 mi |
| Jefferson El Elementary · Temple ISD | PK–05 | 504 | 2.8 mi |
| Tarver El Elementary · Belton ISD | KG–05 | 494 | 3.2 mi |
| Joe M Pirtle El Elementary · Belton ISD | KG–05 | 575 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Western Hills El
What grades does Western Hills El serve?
Western Hills El reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Temple ISD.
How many students attend Western Hills El?
Western Hills El reported 417 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 29th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 420 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Western Hills El?
The calculated ratio is 17.6:1, based on 417 students and 23.64 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Western Hills El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Western Hills El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Temple ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Western Hills El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
70% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Western Hills El in?
Western Hills El is part of Temple ISD, based in Temple, TX, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Western Hills El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Scott El (1 mi), Kennedy-Powell El (1.3 mi), Thornton El (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.