WEST CENTRAL EL

www.herefordisd.net

361 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

West Central Elementary is a public school located in Hereford, Texas, serving as part of the Hereford Independent School District. Situated on Campbell Street, the school provides foundational education to students in the local community, emphasizing core academic development and personal growth within a supportive learning environment.

As a component of the Hereford ISD, the school adheres to the district’s mission of preparing students for future success through a structured curriculum and community engagement. Families and community members can stay informed about school news, academic calendars, and district resources by visiting their official website at http://www.herefordisd.net.

361

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST CENTRAL EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	340
Two or More	1

Hispanic
340 (94.2 %)
White
20 (5.5 %)
Two or More
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HEREFORD ISD
Phone:	(806)363-7690
Website:	http://www.herefordisd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	263
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 55