West Texas EL

West Texas Elementary serves 253 students in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Stinnett, a small rural community in Hutchinson County. With 22 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an excellent student-teacher ratio of 11.5 to 1, allowing for more individualized attention and smaller class sizes that many parents value. The school has earned a solid 7.3 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranks #1389 out of 8598 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 84th percentile among Texas schools.

This strong performance reflects the school's commitment to providing quality education in a close-knit environment where teachers can build meaningful relationships with their students. West Texas Elementary draws from a working-class community where the median household income is $56,250 and median home values are $83,900. The rural setting offers a tight-knit atmosphere where families often know each other and children can experience the benefits of small-town education.

With a poverty rate of 13.8% and 17% of adults holding bachelor's degrees or higher, the school serves a diverse mix of families in this agricultural region of the Texas Panhandle.

Located in a rural area, West Texas EL may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.