Westphalia EL

Westphalia El earns a composite score of 9.2 out of 10 — an Exceptional rating that places it 90th among 8,547 public schools in Texas. That puts the school in the top 1 percent statewide, outperforming 99% of Texas schools across academic achievement, growth, and environment metrics. The school runs kindergarten through eighth grade, serving 156 students in Lott.

Its 10.4-to-1 student-teacher ratio gives teachers room to track individual student progress closely, which likely contributes to a growth score of 9.6 out of 10. That near-perfect growth mark signals that students here are gaining more ground year over year than nearly every peer school in the state. Academic performance holds at 8.7 out of 10, a strong mark reflecting consistent proficiency alongside the exceptional growth trajectory.

For families comparing options in Lott, the choice is clear: Westphalia El ranks first among all four public schools in the city. Zoom out statewide, and it ranks 64th among 4,678 elementary schools — a result that confirms this school competes at the highest level regardless of how wide you draw the comparison.

With an enrollment of 156 students, Westphalia EL is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Westphalia 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.