West University Elementary School

It is located in West U, and there are approximately 1,120 students who attend West University Elementary in Pre-K through 5th grades. There are approximately 67 teachers, thus the student-teacher ratio stands at about 17:1.

The average experience that teachers have is almost 12 years, and the school functions with a robust support team comprising admin, aides, and support staff. A majority of students are White (59%), with Asian (17%), Hispanic (15%), and other small proportions following; only 7% are economically disadvantaged, and more than half fit into gifted & talented categories.

?On the academic front, students rate approximately 87% proficiency in math and 90% in reading, reflecting outstanding student outcomes and academic excellence. This high-performing elementary school ranks among the best in Texas for school performance. The area has homes fetching well over $1.4 million, indicating strong community investment. The campus is a beautiful Spanish-Renaissance campus and a

West University Elementary, T.H. Rogers, Roberts, Travis, Twain & Kolter were identified as five of the best performing fifth grades schools of HISD based on STAAR test performance in 2025 (with respect to math, reading, and science).

1. What are the hours of the school and early pick up policy?

Ans: The office hours are 7.30 AM-3; 30 PM. The school day begins at 7:30 in the morning and the school concludes at 3:00 in the afternoon. Pickup before 2:15 PM is possible only in case of early pickup.

2. What is the way of communicating school announcements to parents?

Ans: The WUES Mustang News is also open to parents in that they can subscribe to it to be updated with important announcements.

3. Can parents escorts students to the classroom?

Ans: Well yes, but only during the first days of school. Then, drop-off and pick-up regulations should be followed by parents.

4. How does the school perform on state tests?

Ans: West University Elementary shows one of the highest ratings in the school district on fifth-grade STAAR tests, including math and science.

5. What are the procedures to be followed in registration by the families, or eligibility to attend?.

Ans: To verify their home address, the families should ensure that they are in attendance zone of the school and register via the internet-based system maintained by district.